As a Specialist-Generalist you often have to take a punt on people - how do you decide who you should trust? Twice US Secretary of War; Henry Stimson (1867 - 1950) gives good advice: start with everybody. Stimson had his hands full during WWII. As Wikipedia notes: Stimson took charge of raising and training 13 million … Continue reading Trust
Listen up – if you want to make friends and influence people…
By John Worne The single most important (and underused) skill in working life is listening. It's also the single most influential thing you can do. And as a Specialist-Generalist it's the only way to develop the relationships and knowledge you need to operate. When you join an organisation, get a new role, change your team, … Continue reading Listen up – if you want to make friends and influence people…
‘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’
The Specialist-Generalist 