Why Traditional Performance Management Kills Innovation

Posted by Cris Beswick
On 13/05/2026

Research reveals a troubling reality that most HR departments refuse to acknowledge: employees consistently report that their performance review process negatively shapes their view of HR and adds little value to actual performance improvement. Yet organisations continue investing millions in annual performance management systems that do precisely what they were designed to do—optimise for predictability, […]

Who Should Own the AI Budget—and Why This Is a Terrible Question

Posted by Dan Toma
On 03/05/2026

Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from being an experimental technology to becoming one of the largest budget priorities in most organizations. In many companies today, a significant portion of discretionary spending is being redirected toward AI initiatives, pilots, tools, talent, and infrastructure. As usually happens in corporate environments, budget allocation is never just about money—it […]

AI Should Reshape the CEO Role—But Not in the Way You Think

Posted by Dan Toma
On 17/03/2026

Data used to live in the warehouse. Then it moved into dashboards. Now it’s creeping into the boardroom. Are we entering the era of the “Algorithmic CEO”? Should CEOs fear for their jobs? Or will they be the “human in the loop” when it comes to decision-making? It’s not a robot replacing leadership — but […]

Severance Packages & Education in the Age of AI

Posted by Dan Toma
On 09/12/2025

AI is automating jobs faster than we can replace them. Entrepreneurship is the only safety-net. The AI era will divide economies into two types of workers: those waiting for jobs to be created for them, and those capable of creating value on their own. Entrepreneurial education determines which side we end up on.

Three Reasons to keep Investing in Ideas not Aligned with Strategy

Posted by Dan Toma
On 12/11/2025

Smart leaders know that strategy and innovation must align—but sometimes growth demands exceptions. Learn when to invest beyond the plan.

What It Takes to Make ESG Happen in Your Company

Posted by Dan Toma
On 06/11/2024

Organizations committed to serious ESG investments and profitability should focus on fostering innovation capabilities rather than establishing a distinct ESG function.

Three Organizational Designs for Innovation

Posted by Dan Toma
On 30/01/2023

The design/structure of an organization can help or hinder its progress toward its goals. Independent of size and industry, organizations can achieve their goals by properly matching their needs with the structure they use to operate. Here are three ways in which innovation can be organized.