by Lisa Sisson | Aug 26, 2024 | Leadership, Series, Boards & Executives
1. When Promises Fall Short Organisations often make bold promises during recruitment and in their public-facing communications. These promises are often centred around innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being, and designed to attract top talent and...
by Lisa Sisson | Aug 20, 2024 | Series
The true strength of an organisation lies not just in its strategies, but in its people—the leaders who inspire, the teams that collaborate, and the culture that drives them forward. After all, it’s people who create and execute every business strategy, turning vision...
by Lisa Sisson | Jul 29, 2024 | Leadership, Cybersecurity
Once upon a time, the cost of doing business was merely staying ahead in a competitive market. Today, the price of operating is surviving in a digital warzone. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, we’ve embedded our most valuable assets in a terrain more...
by Lisa Sisson | Jul 23, 2024 | Risk Management, Leadership
Regardless of the industry you work in or the size of your business, one fundamental truth prevails: people are at the centre of risk management. Whether it’s managing technological disruptions, addressing workforce dynamics, or fostering employee well-being,...
by Lisa Sisson | Jul 15, 2024 | Risk Management, Leadership
Are You Facing These Challenges? Have you noticed a drop in your team’s productivity, an increase in absenteeism, or a rise in turnover rates? Perhaps the energy in your meetings is lacking, or innovation and collaboration seem to be faltering. These...
by Lisa Sisson | Jul 8, 2024 | Risk Management, Leadership
When it comes to organisational governance, the boardroom is the nerve centre of strategic decision-making. Yet, when dysfunction creeps in, it can derail your organisation’s success. Recognise the signs, acknowledge the threats, and take decisive action to...
by Lisa Sisson | Jul 1, 2024 | Leadership, Risk Management
Rapid changes in just about every aspect of the business landscape, means mature and sophisticated organisations face significant challenges in managing risks. With global operations, diverse teams, and complex regulatory environments, the stakes have become higher...
by Lisa Sisson | Jun 24, 2024 | Leadership, Risk Management
When any business grows there are often an array of risks and opportunities to navigate. However, for the boards and leaders of a purpose-driven business, expansion isn’t just about increasing profits or market presence; it’s about amplifying a mission and scaling a...
by Lisa Sisson | May 28, 2024 | Risk Management, Leadership
I think we often underestimate how important words are. Words carry immense power and meaning, and their impact can be greatly influenced by the context in which they are used. Context provides the framework through which we interpret language, allowing us to...
by Lisa Sisson | May 21, 2024 | Series, Risk Management, Leadership
Through this blog series, we’ve been delving into the significance of viewing a business through the lens of a human body, highlighting the vital interplay between essential organs and blood for sustenance and performance. Among these, the heart holds paramount...
by Lisa Sisson | May 14, 2024 | Series, Risk Management, Leadership
When I wrote my book, I choose a title that summed up risk management for business leaders, “Risk Starts And Ends With People.” At the end of the day, your people touch every aspect of your business, and every decision and action, or inaction, either provides benefit...
by Lisa Sisson | May 7, 2024 | Series, Risk Management, Leadership
We’re acutely aware of the toll illness or being ‘off colour’ can take on our lives and capabilities to function or perform. Yet, when faced with organ failure, swift action and prioritisation become paramount. In the intricate ecosystem of the...
by Lisa Sisson | Apr 30, 2024 | Series, Risk Management, Leadership
As an executive, board member, or leader in an organisation, understanding the health of your business is critical, so if we used the body to symbolise your business, how healthy are you? When we think about business today, and the fast pace in which we so many are...
by Lisa Sisson | Apr 16, 2024 | Leadership
Starting with Us - People When people look for purpose, they often seek meaning, direction, and fulfilment. Purpose can be understood as a sense of significance or contribution to something greater than oneself. It often involves aligning one’s values, interests, and...
by dev.adventuredigital | Apr 2, 2024 | Leadership, Risk Management
In today’s dynamic landscape of modern business, the importance of having clarity of your organisational identity and operating in alignment with it cannot be overstated. As custodians and stewards of their organisations, board members and executive leadership have a...
