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Leading in Uncertainty with Cynefin – Cognitive Edge
What is the role of leadership in crisis? This article shares the thoughts of thought leaders in complexity and organisation design.
Toby Sinclair
Jun 11, 20202 min read

Cynefin Foundations Training – A Learning Journal by Toby Sinclair
A learning journal containing my ah-ha moments, puzzles and learning notes as I complete the Cynefin Foundations Online course
Toby Sinclair
Jun 10, 20206 min read


Book Summary: A Scrum Book by Jeff Sutherland | The Big Ideas and Actions
3 Big Ideas 1. Scrum Guide defines the rules of Scrum but gives no indication of “how” to implement. Patterns provide a guide “how” to...
Toby Sinclair
May 3, 20208 min read

Leadership Yoga: A toolkit to build flexibility into how you lead
The best leaders don’t know just one style of leadership—they’re skilled at several, and have the flexibility to switch between styles as...
Toby Sinclair
Apr 26, 20203 min read


An Organisation Design Case Study: What is your Optimisation Goal?
What is your organisations optimisation goal? Is it profit, reduce cost, adoption? Find out how one company used Safety as their optimisatio
Toby Sinclair
Apr 25, 20205 min read

Cynefin applied to COVID-19 crisis - Navigating a crisis with complexity thinking
Learn how to navigate a crisis using Cynefin, a compelxity sensemaking framework. For example, the importance of informal networks and entan
Toby Sinclair
Apr 20, 20204 min read

Book Summary: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday | Big Ideas and Best Quotes
A book summary of the 3 big ideas, 2 compelling quotes and 1 action you can take from Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.
Toby Sinclair
Apr 19, 202012 min read

What is your life compass?
A life compass can help keep you focused and aligned with what is important. It can help you recognise when you have drifted away from...
Toby Sinclair
Apr 13, 20202 min read


Book Summary: Superfast Lead at Speed by Sophie Devonshire
A book summary of the 3 big ideas, 2 compelling quotes and 1 action from Superfast Lead at Speed by Sophie Devonshire
Toby Sinclair
Apr 12, 20208 min read

8 Virtual Agile Training Activities to Teach Scrum | Using Miro and Kahoot!
Facilitating Virtual Training and Workshops? Here is a collection of virtual training activities that can maximise engagement.
Toby Sinclair
Apr 8, 20202 min read

The Leadership Energy Monitor | A self-care tool for leaders
Leaders are fuel for others so it’s important to monitor your energy levels regularly and refuel often. This energy monitor allows you to...
Toby Sinclair
Apr 5, 20201 min read

Behaviour-By-Example – How to behave during coronavirus
The Coronavirus has been a great demonstration of how difficult drive behaviour change. Yesterday the UK Government mandated stricter...
Toby Sinclair
Mar 24, 20203 min read

Book Summary: Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps by Jennifer Garvey Berger
The 3 Big Ideas, 2 compelling quotes and 1 key takeway from Jennifer Garvey Berger's excellent book Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps.
Toby Sinclair
Mar 22, 20208 min read

Book Summary: How to Lead in Product Management by Roman Pichler
The 3 Big Ideas, 2 most compelling quotes and 1 takeaway from How to lead in Product Management by Roman Pichler. Essential reading for all
Toby Sinclair
Mar 14, 20205 min read


Book Summary: Influence by Robert Cialdini | The Big Ideas and Best Quotes
The 3 big ideas, 2 most compelling quotes and 1 key takeway from this excellent book on influence by Robert Cialdini.
Toby Sinclair
Mar 8, 20207 min read


Book Summary: The Unicorn Project by Gene Kim | The Big Ideas and Best Quotes
The 3 Big Ideas, 2 most compelling quotes and 1 action you can take from The Unicorn Project by Gene Kim.
Toby Sinclair
Mar 7, 20203 min read


Happiness Hypothesis Summary - Jonathan Haidt
A short summary of the 3 Big Ideas, 2 most compelling quotes and 1 key takeaway from Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt.
Toby Sinclair
Feb 23, 20204 min read


5 Daily Habits to Boost Productivity BEFORE you Go Online
“Focused, productive successful mornings generate focused, productive, successful days – which inevitably create a successful life.” Hal...
Toby Sinclair
Feb 20, 20202 min read

Book Summary: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F by Mark Manson | The 3 Big Ideas and Quotes
The 3 big ideas, 2 compelling quotes and 1 key takeaway from Mark Masons The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to
Toby Sinclair
Feb 16, 20203 min read

Book Summary - Knowing Doing Gap – How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge into Action
The 3 big ideas, 2 most compelling quotes and 1 impactful takeaway from Knowing Doing Gap – How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge into Action
Toby Sinclair
Feb 16, 20204 min read
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