Insights by Michael Tabirade
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The real reason good people leave good-looking jobs.
Strong professionals rarely leave because the work is difficult. They leave when unclear leadership, constant firefighting and weak systems make good work unnecessarily hard.
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Business and work
Independent consulting, portfolio careers, positioning, professional decisions and the changing world of work.
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Leadership and organisations
How leaders create trust, accountability, stronger cultures and better conditions for people to perform.
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Strategy, governance, risk and delivery
How organisations move from intent to evidence, ownership, assurance and practical execution.
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Why Capable Leaders Are Leaving Employment
In 2021, I walked away from my job because of values-based burnout. It was not just general exhaustion. I found myself in an environment…
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The Independent Consulting Frameworks that Consultants use to help B2B Clients
There comes a point where the corporate machine stops serving you, and going independent feels like the only logical next step. It is a…
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Contracting vs Consulting: Which One Should You Start With?
Introduction I remember helping a mid-career professional step into the world of contracting. They were exhausted by corporate politics and craved autonomy. We worked…
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