Advocate and thought leader in empowered innovation and adaptive leadership through the 'Game of Inches' approach.
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Joined February 2009
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There's a saying about innovatoin "The lightbulb didn't come from improving candles." It's sexy. It's quotable. And I disagree with it. Not because it's entirely wrong, but because it's dangerously incomplete.
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Cross-generational learning is a simple idea with a big impact
Your workforce gets stronger when different age groups learn from each other
This recent studies shows why. As a leadership speaker and innovation speaker this research is gold
#leadershipspeaker #innovationspeaker
Spotted a great example of ‘Game of Inches®️’ thinking on my Qantas flight this morning.
On the side of the meal box was written ‘Small changes, big difference.’
I'm heading to Darwin as a frontline innovation speaker
#innovationspeaker #leadershipspeaker
I just published One of the advantages of doing what I do is I get a front‑row seat to what actually makes a… medium.com/p/one-of-the-adva…
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Keep the Barges Coming. Why consistent action drives sustainable growth. linkedin.com/pulse/keep-barg… via @LinkedIn
Research lists 65 leadership theories and 120 styles. Which one is ‘right’? Wrong question. In uncertainty, silver bullets don’t build capability. Adaptive teams do. Before you follow another expert, ask, is my leadership enabling my team to be more adaptive? #leadership
This is gratifying. Honoured to recieve excellence in a higher research degree program and alignment with PRME Values - Purpose, Values, Method, Research, Partnership, Dialogue, and Practice.
Glad my research on Grassroots Innovation for Sustainability is making inroads.
Humbled to spend 3 days in Canberra with Regional Australia Institute and Latrobe University at Parliament House, so much wisdom, energy and drive for our regions. Grateful to be part of it with REI Regional Leadership. #RegionalAustralia #Leadership
I get to share the wisdom of Darren J Kerr about tapping into the genius of teams, making authentic human connections, and what true collaboration is all about.
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On this episode
We discuss the value of being 'human' in business, to appropriate solutions, & help others take ownership
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Never underestimate the power of small, consistent steps. Having researched hundreds of successful leaders and organisations over the past decade, what stands out?
They have a mindset of growth, continuous learning and improvement.
#growthmindset #innovation #leadership
Jeff Morgan Paints a Panorama - A story of Adaptability, Resilience and Purpose linkedin.com/pulse/jeff-morg…
'Disruption = Competitive Advantage?' That’s what the experts keep telling us.
BUT... here's what the research says:
“Firms that adopt grassroots innovation outperform firms that do not.” — Stremersch et al., 2022
Bottom-up, employee-driven innovation is a strategic edge.
I just published The $50 Genius: How an Indigenous Australian Inventor Revolutionised Australia’s Wool Industry medium.com/p/the-50-genius-h…
OMG, How do you do that? You can have the best products BUT what we all crave is the human touch. Want exceptional service then empower human connection? (especially in an AI data driven world).
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Take a word and relate to a topic! In this episode - what can we learn from vegetables to think more creatively.
Reminder that the new series returns 2025!
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Sadly, there is often an 'us' and 'them' gap in understanding, which knowledge sharing and true collaboration can bridge. Here's proof of the benefits of collaborative innovation at play
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Is there a "right" CEO style? #CEOExcellenceBook co-author Carolyn Dewar's research shows top leaders succeed by embracing their authentic approach. Learn how mindset—not personality—defines impactful leadership: bit.ly/400uJlJ