Dec 15, 2021Jack Dorsey and Twitter: A radically different take on a founder’s storyEvery piece of commentary you’ll find on Jack Dorsey refers to him either as Twitter’s founder or its (now former) CEO. Yet he holds a less understood but far more important third role which give us a radically different story of what’s going on with his transition ‘out’ of Twitter. …Jack Dorsey18 min read
Published in Maptio·Oct 21, 2021Partner with MaptioHow we work with pioneering coaches and consultants to support clients building the next generation of creative, human, participatory organizations. We’d love you to have Maptio in your toolkit when you work with clients, and support you to grow your consulting practice. Here’s how we can work together: Consultant onboarding…Maptio3 min read
Mar 17, 2021Work with Source: online workshopsLearn about the vital role of holding a purposeful vision. Hosted by Work with Source author Tom Nixon, and co-hosted by a collection of thoughtful friends.Work With Source5 min read
Mar 5, 2021Member-onlyWork with Source: Realise big ideas, organise for emergence and work artfully with money (my new book)“Brilliantly readable and very timely. The guide you need to build a purposeful business or social movement, see it grow, and keep the creative spark alive.” - Caroline Lucas MP My book Work with Source is available to order. Shipping from 18 Mar 2021. Work with Source is aimed squarely…Workwithsource11 min read
Published in Maptio·May 26, 2020How to use simple experiments to improve how you organise and workThe three-step change process to loop your way steadily to massive improvements. — This article is an adapted excerpt from my book Work with Source. Both startups and established initiatives need an approach to bring about change and development. The standard model of change taught at most business schools is to design a future state up-front and then roll out a top-down org…Organization Design6 min read
Published in Maptio·Oct 3, 2019Subsidised support for developing purposeful, flat* organisations*flat is a bit of a misnomer. We mean upgrading bureaucratic, de-humanising hierarchy into a model that works. Peak performance with full humanity What would your organisation look like in peak performance? …Self Management3 min read
Published in Maptio·Jul 15, 2019Free coaching worth £2500 for one purpose-driven founderUPDATE: Applications have now closed. However, if you are a purpose-driven founder and would like some support, I’ll try to help you find an investment level that works for you. Get in touch. I’ve been fortunate this year to work with many wonderful clients and it’s given me an opportunity…Purpose3 min read
Published in Maptio·May 9, 2019How to survive a catastrophic business crisisUse these two powers to hold you steady when everything’s falling apart, and survive whatever’s thrown at you. Doomsday I just got off a call with an entrepreneur whose business has been hit by an enormous curve-ball, completely out of their control. It could spell the end of the company. Whilst…Management2 min read
Published in Maptio·Mar 21, 2019Developing a self-managing organisation when you can’t afford consultantsLinks and resources for when you’re small or lacking cash to invest in expensive coaches and consultants, but want to challenge traditional management dogma in your organisation. 1. Re-imagining organisation development Overall, don’t see developing your organisation as a linear design and implementation process. Instead, it’s a continuous evolution: Start by noticing where the…Management3 min read
Published in Maptio·Jan 18, 2019We need a design-focussed cofounder for Maptio. Can you help?Safiyya and I are looking for a third cofounder to join us in developing Maptio. Could this be you, or someone you know? We’re at an exciting moment for the company and we’re on a meaningful mission. Our mission We’re not creating a startup with a goal of being the next unicorn…Startup3 min read
