Accountability – The Specialist-Generalist

June 10, 2017June 10, 2017 John Worne Accountability, Behaviours, Diversity, People, Specialist-Generalist

HBR – What to Say When Someone Makes an Offensive Comment

By John Worne Diverse international organisations are culturally complex - but like wider society there's also just loads of sexism, ageism, racism and at best unconscious - but sometimes overt - bias in any workplace. Any Specialist-Generalist needs to play their part in actively tackling this. Here's some good advice on how, from the Harvard … Continue reading HBR – What to Say When Someone Makes an Offensive Comment

May 6, 2017May 6, 2017 John Worne Accountability, Specialist-Generalist, The COO

‘Diary, Biggest Problem/Most Difficult Thing’

By John Worne COOs and Specialist-Generalists usually collect big issues; and to get things done have to give willingly of their time. Broad accountabilities usually mean lots of meeting - and then there's the inbox. But sometimes lots of activity can be saved by getting to the heart of the matter - with the people … Continue reading ‘Diary, Biggest Problem/Most Difficult Thing’

Here's what Harvard Business Review has to say on 'Imposter Syndrome', every Specialist-Generalist's constant companion:

"We’ve all had that feeling of being unqualified to do something we’ve been tasked to do. But the fact that everyone occasionally suffers from impostor syndrome (even CEOs and Prime Ministers) doesn’t make it any easier to handle.

Try these three things:

1) Recognise there are positives to being new in your field. When you’re not steeped in the conventional wisdom of a given profession or industry, you can ask questions that haven’t been asked before or approach problems in ways others haven’t thought of.

2) Adopt a learning mindset. Focus more on what you’re learning than on how you’re performing.

3) Know that you’re not alone. If you’re feeling like an impostor, chances are that others feel the same way."