Piers Campbell

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Planning With Purpose
As 2022 begins, we live in a chaotic world. And we make our worlds even more chaotic by trying to impose order. I resolve to do this. I will achieve that. “This will be my year.” Can we really do this with willpower alone?
By Piers Campbell4 years ago in Motivation
Coaching For Flow
In my experience, there are two characteristics to a successful team reflection session: The team learns something new about themselves The team did not expect to learn that thing.
By Piers Campbell4 years ago in Journal
Reflecting on Reflection
I’m a staunch advocate of the practice of reflection. The benefits are extraordinary: greater ability in sense making; developing a better understanding of yourself and others; recognising connections between people and practices; creating and maintaining space and reducing cognitive load. It can be easy to drop it in times of pressure, but that tends to be when it has the greatest value.
By Piers Campbell4 years ago in Journal
The Feedback Paradox
We are all want to improve. Intentionally or otherwise, we do this by experimentation. We take new actions or try different methods to see if our outcomes improve. One of the key ways we measure that improvement is by external feedback. We ask others to assess our judgements, and look for differing viewpoints and experiences.
By Piers Campbell4 years ago in Journal
Do One Thing
I am now, as I have been for the last week, blocked. I'm stuck. I can't get started. I have no plan. I have no idea what this article will be about. I don't know how, when, or if I'll be able to publish it. I am devoid of any kind of idea or inspiration, and I can't see a start, middle, or end. I'm not able to focus and my attention keeps wandering. Halfway through typing each sentence, I have to use every ounce of will to remember what the end should be. Every instinct I have is telling me to go and do something else. Usually, get some kind of snack.
By Piers Campbell4 years ago in Lifehack
Why Strategy Must Change
Penguins have a tough job to do in a harsh and unforgiving environment. They survive and succeed by making behavioural and structural adaptations. Behaviourally, they survive winter storms by combining the body heat of the community, and tens of thousands of them may huddle together for warmth. Structurally, they have evolved a short, stiff tail. This allows them to lean backwards and balance on their heels and tail, reducing heat loss through their feet. Adaptations like these are made from generations of experience, trial and error and responding to changes in environment.
By Piers Campbell4 years ago in Journal
World of Work: Remembering The Future
I was asked last week to provide a reference for a former team member. I enjoy putting these together — when we work together every day our conversations tend to focus more on output and ‘performance’. Those themes also tend to dominate internal review processes in a lot of organisations. Writing a reference tends to focus a lot more on the relationship I had with that individual.
By Piers Campbell4 years ago in Journal