by Cedric de Beer | Oct 4, 2022 | 360, Articles, Surveys
In these high pressure, social media influenced times, we like our wisdom pre-digested. There are lists: “Ten things all CEOs should know”, and then there are pithy quotes which attract us through their simplicity. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is an aphorism...
by Cedric de Beer | Apr 12, 2022 | 360, Articles
We have all been in a room when a beautiful musical performance or an important speech has been interrupted by the loud howl of feedback. The electronic equipment is incorrectly placed, and we end up in a state of near shock- with our hands over our ears, desperately...
by Cedric de Beer | Nov 16, 2021 | 360, Articles, Surveys
Thornhill has noticed an increase in the number of companies and organisations wanting to conduct climate surveys. This is a welcome response to what is, in South Africa, the most trying of times. Anecdotally, it seems that anxiety levels are at an all-time high. This...
by Cedric de Beer | Sep 14, 2021 | Articles, Leadership
How do we learn about leadership? We read books and articles, go on leadership courses, get feedback from colleagues, find ourselves a coach. We absorb “hacks” like “Seven Habits of..” or “Eight things all great CEOs do”. They are all helpful sources of insight and...
by Cedric de Beer | Jul 13, 2021 | 360, Articles, Talent Management
Company culture is not a key performance indicator (KPI) Introduction There is a debate in leadership development circles about whether 360° assessments should form part of a company’s performance management system. It is possible to use 360s very effectively as part...
by Cedric de Beer | May 25, 2021 | 360, Articles
We have all seen those funny warnings on tools. The most famous is probably one on the instructions for an iron saying: “Do not iron clothes while wearing them”. My personal favourite is one on the box of a carpenter’s drill which says: “Not for use as a dental...
