Responsibility

The responsibilities we accept in our lives contribute to the type of person we become. With big dreams, bold ideas, and the courage of our convictions we are free to explore new answers and create impact.

Simon Baker1 December 2018responsibility, value, trust, commitment, accountability, leadershipComment

Curiosity

The first emotion we discover in life is curiosity. By maintaining a sense of wonder throughout our lives and indulging our impulses to explore, we fuel creativity, learning and innovation for a positive future.

Simon Baker26 November 2018curiosity, value, discovery, learning, innovationComment

Friendship

Friendship fosters the positive connections and sense of belonging we need for our well-being. At work, friendship nurtures a kind and generous environment where trust is strong, productivity is high and enjoyment is shared.

Simon Baker20 November 2018friendship, value, generosity, work environment, collaboration, kindnessComment

Meetings don't have to be toxic

A meeting should be a focused forum for decision-making. Instead they’re typically inconclusive talking shops; overused, ineffective and expensive. Here's a set of guidelines to run enjoyable meetings that deliver clear outcomes.

Simon Baker23 August 2018decision-making, communication, effectivenessComment

Top tip to triage email

Email is a key communication channel but it’s often used indiscriminately. This makes it a fatal distraction from focusing on the value-adding work. Here’s a simple email etiquette that helps you give your attention only to the emails that matter.

Simon Baker22 August 2018communication, waste, valueComment

Team norms and group work

The most successful teams hold themselves true to a set of agreed norms that guide their behaviours, interactions and conduct when they are collaborating as a group.

Simon Baker21 August 2018norms, people, teamwork, agile, humanity, collaborationComment

Trust is the currency of client relationships

Develop trust and friendship in client relationships based on your honesty, ethics and bearing as well as your expertise and reliability.

Simon Baker13 August 2018trust, responsibility, friendshipComment

The lasting impact of real digital transformation

Everything is changing. For businesses, the uncertainty is scary. It’s also exciting because possibility and opportunity are everywhere.

Simon Baker1 February 2018product development, lean, change, digital transformation, impact, agileComment

Smile

There are few greater gifts than a smile.

Simon Baker5 January 2018happiness, health, humanityComment

The best place to work

At the best place to work life is enjoyable, engaging, and adds up to something worthwhile.

Simon Baker31 October 2017friendship, culture, mindfulness, lifestyle, work environmentComment

The value and courage of curiosity

Curiosity drives learning. Learning creates knowledge and fresh insights, which makes for more informed decisions.

Simon Baker31 July 2017curiosity, inquiry, learning, discoveryComment

Make people feel good

Put big love into the little things because you know how others will be affected. And though they might forget what you did they will always remember how you made them feel.

Simon Baker12 July 2017quote, people, feelingComment

We are all makers

We're all innately makers. Making is therapy for the soul.

Simon Baker1 July 2017creativity, lifestyle, attitudeComment

Preparedness over prediction

In the face of uncertainty, when things are fluid and move fast, the most effective leaders value being prepared over having a plan.

Simon Baker26 June 2017planning, agile, predictionComment

The art of digital cocreation

Digital work is inherently iterative and responsive, adaptive, gesture-driven, digital design has ushered in complexities that require design, content and code to be done together.

Simon Baker24 June 2017digital, collaboration, product development, innovation, people, uxComment

A brighter morning

A bright and colourful espresso to bootstrap the day.

Simon Baker21 June 2017brighter, joy, colourfulComment

Bring on the learning revolution

Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardised schools to personalised learning, creating conditions where kids' natural talents can flourish.

Simon Baker23 January 2016learningComment

Business outcomes are smarter goals

Smarter goals express a desired business outcome that can be measured, thus removing ambiguity as to the end result and creating the flexibility to explore different solutions.