Core State Consulting

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IS YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM READY FOR THE 2026 POLYCRISIS?

Why 2026 demands geopolitical rehearsals "Polycrisis" isn't a buzzword anymore, it's the baseline for 2026. Between shifting critical mineral alliances, aggressive "economic nationalism", and new cross-border cyber laws, the stable assumptions that...

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THE INVISIBLE ARCHITECTURE

Why political quotient (PQ) is the new leadership superpower The most effective leaders possess a mastery that goes beyond strategy and spreadsheets....

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Is your Transformation a Feudal Fantasy?

Your agility transformation is failing or struggling because you are trying to put a democratic approach into an autocratic regime. What?? Yup - your...

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THE ART OF THE PIVOT

We've all seen that Friends episode - you know the one: "Pivot...PIVOT.....PIVOT!" as they try and manoeuvre the couch up the narrow stairs. In a...

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SHINING A LIGHT: WHY VISIBILITY MATTERS IN LEADERSHIP

"Transparency breeds trust, and trust is the foundation of great leadership." - Brigette Hyacinth In today's complex business world, a leader's...

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CUT THROUGH THE WHITE NOISE

You Can Make Better Decisions, Faster In the data-rich, high-demand, high-transaction work environment, leaders are constantly bombarded with...

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DESIRE PATHS

Desire Paths: The Hidden Dynamics of Your Organisation In every organisation, there's an invisible map of how work truly gets done. While official...

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KINTSUGI LEADERSHIP: EMBRACING FLAWS AND FORGING STRENGTH

The modern business landscape means leaders are constantly looking for new ways to build resilient and thriving organisations. The answer isn't about...

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IS A SYSTEM, NOT AN EVENT

Creating a safe, collaborative environment is one of the most important things a leader can do for their team. Levels of Psychological Safety There...

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WHAT'S YOUR LEADERSHIP BRAND?

Shaping Your Leadership Brand in 2025: Strategic Guidance, Approachability, and Adaptability Your leadership brand is your reputation as a leader,...

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