We spend more on home entertainment (Netflix, Amazon, Disney etc) than we do on learning new skills. Why?
We are at a unique point in time. The global pandemic is having a seminal – possibly permanent – impact ...
Organise for outcomes, structure for success
At a time when change, agility and adaptability are seen as the key ingredients for survival, let alone success, it m...
Does how you dress effect the way you work?
So, who really cares about what people wear when they work and why am I writing about it? In the last year, my own...
R.I.P. Leadership Development Programmes
The thought of leadership development programmes may conjure up many different images depending on our experience; state...
Purpose, Planning and People = Performance!
There is nothing more important right now than re-establishing the core of your business; why do you exist, where are yo...
Today your colleague, tomorrow your leader: assessing leadership capabilities and readiness
In many cases, leadership roles are filled by internal candidates who may have previously demonstrated their leadership...
Is an office really necessary?
Is an office really necessary? We have proven that productivity is not significantly impacted by working virtually. In...
Debunking engagement myths in the midst of Covid-19
Matthew Emerson writes for People Management on the topic of employee engagement and how to improve this amidst COVID-1...
What kind of leadership does your business need?
When was the last time you or your company’s leadership team asked that question? At Blackmore Four, we are passiona...
Organisational Effectiveness: establishing competitive difference
“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou Do you know how ef...
When you say Leadership, do you really mean Management?
We thought it might be useful to document our perspectives on what we think leadership is (and is not) and in what way...
Interim leaders steady the ship: adaptable business models with outcomes in mind
Blackmore Four is delighted to have our article on interim leadership feature in Global Banking & Finance Review. It...
Five top tips to improve your leadership through uncertainty
“Help people who seek your leadership find certainty, reason and sense in what they are experiencing” Matthe...
New Business Operations Manager joins Blackmore Four team
Blackmore Four appoint new Operations Manager as part of major growth drive We are delighted to announce the appointment...
Organisation Design: How does your organisation function?
Written by Nic Frank and Matthew Emerson Organisation design is more than just lines and labels or processes and...
What is Organisation Development and why is it important?
What is Organisation Development and why is it important? Written by Nic Frank and Matthew Emerson If you ask any founde...
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