Rework: Wasted Time Wasted Money Rework and waste are not exclusive to manufacturing. They are present, in varying degrees in all organisations. They manifest in various ways. How much waste and rework occurs in your Read more
Unlock Leadership Potential with Executive Coaching Leadership isn’t just about titles – it’s about influence, resilience, and the ability to inspire others. The need for capable and adaptive leadership has never been more pressing. Read more
My First Year at Stoke Consulting As I watch people stuck in traffic heading to their corporate jobs, I reflect on a year of learning, getting out of my comfort zone, and most definitely being the Read more
Applications for MIQ Round 7 Now Open These grants aim to support Queensland-based small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in transforming into advanced manufacturers through the acquisition of industry-leading equipment, technologies, processes, and systems. Read more
From General Manager to Consultant: Why I Chose Stoke Consulting Having resigned from my previous General Management role, I was looking for a new challenge. The opportunity to do consultancy was appealing as it offered me variety, flexibility and the Read more
Fear Of Finding Out Is your business quietly ignoring its own warning signs? FOFO – ‘Fear of Finding Out’ – isn’t just a personal habit; it’s creeping into businesses too. Learn how this mindset Read more
The Global Infrastructure Quandary: Impacts on Major Projects Ever wondered why so many major infrastructure projects face skyrocketing costs and delays? Our latest blog unravels the complexities behind these overruns, using recent high-profile examples to shed light on Read more
Navigating Conflict: The Path to a More United Team In today’s fast-paced work environments, disagreements are inevitable. While some conflicts are anticipated and addressed through structured processes within contracts, others may need more nuanced approaches. Read more
When it’s Ok to Micromanage Micromanagement can be extremely effective in the right circumstances. Especially by a skilled manager. It’s a skillful task that requires an element of coaching and mentoring for a manager to Read more
The Anfractuous Path of Self-Development Self-development isn’t a straightforward journey. Instead, it’s an anfractuous path, full of twists, turns, unexpected detours, occasional setbacks, and surprising opportunities. Read more
Harnessing the Power of Intrinsic Values: Navigating the Perils of Extrinsic Motivation Understanding the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic values in leadership is crucial for shaping organisational culture, driving sustainable growth, and fostering an engaged, resilient workforce. Read more
The Growth Hack No One Talks About Why do so many mid-sized businesses struggle to achieve sustained growth? Often, a year or so of high growth is followed by stagnation. More pointedly, why do we see so Read more
Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Art of Effective Conversations Have you ever wondered how some leaders effortlessly inspire and align their teams, while others struggle despite their best efforts? Read more
It’s not you, it’s me Both leadership and followership matter. And that in combination is unbeatable. Followership also matters because even the most senior leader is also a follower. They report to someone. Read more
Infrastructure: Delivered! The journey begins with a flurry of questions and concerns. The requirement is to design and construct a new facility or refurbish an existing structure to ensure operational compliance. Read more