Your Business Has a Financial Plan. Does It Have a People Plan?

As a new financial year begins, many business owners and leadership teams are reviewing budgets, setting revenue targets and refining strategic priorities. They are asking important questions. How do we grow? Where will revenue come from? What investments should we make? What risks should we prepare for? How do we respond to increasing economic pressure, […]

Gaining Strategic Alignment – Why HR’s Role Cannot Be Underestimated

Why HR Matters in Strategic Alignment I had the pleasure of facilitating a strategic workshop for a not-for-profit last week, and I was reminded just how much I love these sessions. The passion, dedication, and resilience of the team were palpable. But what truly struck me was the raw emotion in the room as people […]

Are Boards Managing Risk Effectively? Insights from the Risk Appetite Table

Last week, I had the privilege of facilitating a Risk Appetite Statement workshop with a board deeply committed to stewarding their organisation’s future. The session sparked powerful conversations about the evolving role of boards in managing risk. Traditionally, board discussions centred on current and known risks — cyber threats, compliance obligations, financial exposures. But in […]