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Lead in 5 is practical, bite-sized leadership learning designed to help you level up, stand out and lead well. Each edition gives you a fresh tool, technique, framework, script or “What would you do?” challenge that takes just minutes to explore and can be put into practice straight away.

No lengthy courses. No theory for theory’s sake. Just useful leadership skills that help you build high-performing teams and businesses, increase your impact, stay ahead of what’s changing — five minutes at a time.

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Real ideas. Practical tips. Lasting impact.

The AI Era and Executing Your Strategy

AI won’t replace the need for great leadership. But it will change what great leadership looks like in the new world of work. Maximising business outcomes today is from producing adaptable AI capabilities, that are critical for executing your strategy. I recently raised an important topic for discussion with Deakin University’s Teaching and Learning Committee for Business and Law: As AI transforms how we work, learn, research and make decisions, people leaders have an important responsibility: equip yourselves with the capabilities to lead confidently in an AI-enabled world. The AI Era Learning Manifesto developed by Gartner (2024) shows how business learning equates to business earnings (see image). The future of work isn’t simply about being cautious of AI or who can use AI. It’s about who can combine AI capability with human intelligence, emotional intelligence and sound judgement to make a meaningful difference. It’s no longer enough to simply understand what AI is. You need to know how to apply it, challenge it, make deliberate decisions on where humans add meaningful value and when AI maximises that value. That means developing more than technical capabilities: * Human judgement: Knowing which decisions can be supported by AI and which must remain firmly in human hands. * Curiosity: Being willing to learn, experiment and adapt. * Capability: Knowing how to use AI to improve productivity, solve problems and support better decisions. * Critical thinking: Questioning outputs, conducting audits and quality assurance tests to ensure AI is doing what it is supposed (and not) to do, recognising bias and understanding limitations. As leaders, we cannot expect our teams to embrace capabilities we haven’t invested in developing ourselves. And importantly, we need to create opportunities for our people to develop these same capabilities. Stay curious. Lead by example. Image source: Gartner 2024 https://lnkd.in/p/ggekSPPF

18 Oct 2026

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Never stop learning

Never stop learning. Learning launches you forward, opens possibilities and turns wishes into probabilities. It gives you the edge to stand out, level up and lead with greater positive impact. Learn from others. Learn by giving things a go. Make mistakes, reflect, adjust and do better next time. The strongest leaders remain curious, ask questions, they listen to hear not be heard are humble and hungry to grow. I hope you never reach a point where you say, “I’ve learned everything I need to know.” Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep leading well. It’s okay to say, “I don’t know but teach me”. Image description: Masters graduation ceremony with family from course completed earlier this year.

29 Sep 2026

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Strategic planning

Great leadership is knowing where you’re going, synchronising people and resources, and having the discipline to prioritise what will create the greatest impact. It was energising to walk away from Strategic Planning Day working with the Executive Committee of ALGWA Vic to shape the five-year mission, vision, values and priorities. When a team aligns its efforts around the same north star, strategy becomes action. Amazing day and especially having one of our Executives joining us remotely! When is your next team strategic planning day? Planning prevents poor performance. Book your day in with you team today.

21 Sep 2026

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