The Serendis Blog
25 March, 2021
Five Steps for Leading a Hybrid Team
Australia and New Zealand are not out of the woods, or the lockdowns, by any means yet, but with vaccination pathways ahead many organisations in both countries have shifted to hybrid working conditions. Typically, this entails some team members working…
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17 December, 2020
A hybrid world is here to stay
Does this mean we have to go back to Boardroom cameras? In 2020, we have (almost) seamlessly embraced new habits of virtual communication. Whether your preferred platform is Zoom, Teams or Webex your brain has quickly adapted to the constraints…
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29 September, 2020
Generating The Essential Sparks of Creativity Whilst Working in a Virtual World
How can we create the sparks of creativity that used to come from the magic of being in the room together? How many of you have achieved something this year that you didn’t think possible in such a short period…
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12 March, 2020
In times of crisis, consciously focusing on Psychological Safety will pay off
It feels like we are on a cliff edge, all waiting for the next piece of breaking news about the Coronavirus. Every state and territory in Australia is now affected and the numbers are rising daily.[1] High profile politicians and…
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7 May, 2019
InclusionPulse Series: Are You Creating an Inclusive Culture at Work?
Imagine this. An acquaintance invites you to come along to a social game of your favourite team sport. We are in Australia, so let’s use footy. Australian Rules Football for all my non-Aussie connections. You like this person. You admire…
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2 April, 2019
Why you need a mentor and how to get one
I have a three-year-old son. He is always asking me for a boost. He wants to climb higher in the tree, sit on the counter to help me cook, or stand on the most precarious obstacle at the playground. He…
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13 November, 2018
When Cultural Values Lead to Groupthink, the Company Loses
As a business shapes its public reputation, hidden conflicts can undermine its effectiveness. by Maud Lindley, Jeffrey Schwartz, and Malcolm Thompson Excerpt from story published in Strategy + Business Magazine The business of a corporation is no longer just business. In the past,…
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11 February, 2018
Moving from anxiety towards vocation
When I ask my clients about their hopes or goals for 2018 … the answer is unanimous. They all promise to a have a quieter year, to be less stressed, to achieve a stable personal and emotional balance that allows…
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25 August, 2017
Leadership in a VUCA world
To develop their leaders, companies spend millions of dollars in training, psychometric tools, 360 degree studies, professional coaching and other consultants. A recent study has shown that these frameworks, which are relatively traditional, tend to develop managerial skills rather than…
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9 May, 2017
A new era in the pursuit of leadership development
“Psychological agility will be the most critical attribute to succeed in a world of unprecedented volatility, uncertainty and change.” Maud Lindley, Founding Director of Serendis Despite the media attention and often pessimistic prognosis on the leadership gender balance issue, I…
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3 May, 2017
Your leadership potential
How do you demonstrate your leadership potential? Does your outlook take into account long-term perspectives that may influence the current direction of your business, your industry, your clients, products or services? How do you develop insights into the macroeconomic, organisational, digital…
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23 January, 2017
From Management to Leadership- Understanding the Journey
The terms manager and leader are often interchangeable yet are they truly synonymous? In my opinion, they are not and the distinctions between these two disciplines are crucial to understanding how to advance your career towards leadership positions. You become…
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