Author: viktorjferenczi

Let the music play

I recently attended a Vivaldi concert that made me think about different styles of leadership and teamwork. In a classical concert, the orchestra is led by the conductor, the musicians are following  ‘the script’, reading and playing the scores, abiding all the rules. There’s little room for spontaneity and improvisation … though the conductor’s interpretation… Continue reading Let the music play

1 + 1 = 3?

Working alone, there’s only so much we can accomplish. Working in a team, the results can be exponentially increased. Cooperation is key to effective teamwork. 1 + 1 = 3 when two people realise that they can complement each others’ skills when working together. That’s when creative ideas start to flow and become implemented, that’s when… Continue reading 1 + 1 = 3?

Robosapiens

Artificial intelligence is now making its way into the workforce – as this The Economist article reports. And no doubt, it will transform the workplace. “… firms of all types are harnessing AI to forecast demand, hire workers and deal with customers”  The goal is clearly to improve efficiency and productivity and to help make… Continue reading Robosapiens

Intuition

Knowing without knowing how you know: Intuition. Our own sixth sense is hugely valuable for helping us to make better decisions about everything we do in life and  business. The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten… Continue reading Intuition

The edge

“Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t, we’re afraid!” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t, We will fall!” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. And so they came. And he pushed them. And they flew.” – Guillaume Apollinaire #buildingahumanbusiness

Decision, decision

There’s a list of both positive and negative outcomes from every single decision, and we just need to weigh up one against the other to set the right balance in that exact moment. One thing is certain: there’s things to learn from every single decision.