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Problem-Solving

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Polycrisis isn’t a buzzword—it’s a failure of your risk register

Core State Consulting: Mar 24, 2026 5:15:00 AM

The term "polycrisis" has become the latest darling of the consulting world, used mostly to excuse poor planning as "unforeseeable." But when US-Iran...

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Why your "inclusion" strategy is failing female leaders

Sharon Robson: Mar 17, 2026 7:42:23 AM

The IWD likability trap When I spoke at the Women In Agile event for IWD this year, I was trying to be open to change and wanted to acknowledge that...

Leadership Problem-Solving Critical Thinking Improvement Decision-Making Transformation

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THE ART OF THE PIVOT

Core State Consulting: Apr 11, 2025 12:11:00 AM

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...

Optimisation Leadership Problem-Solving Critical Thinking Business Resiliency Improvement Crisis Preparation

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DESIRE PATHS

Core State Consulting: Feb 25, 2025 4:43:00 AM

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

Optimisation Leadership Problem-Solving Productivity Improvement Decision-Making

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KINTSUGI LEADERSHIP: EMBRACING FLAWS AND FORGING STRENGTH

Core State Consulting: Feb 17, 2025 7:32:00 AM

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

Leadership Problem-Solving Risk Management Productivity Business Resiliency

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EMBRACING KINTSUGI: PROACTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING IN LEADERSHIP

Core State Consulting: Aug 1, 2024 12:36:00 AM

The Japanese art of Kintsugi, or "golden joinery," is a powerful metaphor for leadership in today's complex world. It is the practice of repairing...

Optimisation Leadership Problem-Solving Improvement

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PROBLEM-SOLVING WITH CRITICAL THINKING

Core State Consulting: Jul 30, 2024 4:28:00 AM

Problem-Solving with Critical Thinking: A Guide for Modern Leaders Practical problem-solving is a vital skill for any leader. Navigating complex...

Leadership Problem-Solving Critical Thinking