Videos and Webinars: 11 Idioms Consultants should think differently about Tuesday 25 October 2022 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Idioms are powerful tools that can focus our perspectives in a given business situation. As common phrases, they describe something other than their literal meaning, such as “Keep your ear on the ground” or “Familiarity breeds contempt”. However, in her paper on transformational consulting*, Justine Chinoperekweyi warns that idioms have the potential to misguide our approach to new challenges. Inspired by Justine’s paper, join Scott Rodham Boyd of Mott MacDonald on for a good humoured exploration of the value and dangers of idioms in consultancy. Scott will look at 11 idioms and their complexities, equipping you with new ways to confront technical and adaptive challenges. In this digital event: Enhance your knowledge of effective communication when it comes to applying idioms in different business contexts Develop an understanding of the risks and benefits associated with idiomatic phrases and perspectives in consulting activities Learn about Organisation Development as a dynamic approach to adaptive and technical challenges Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Looking for more information on this topic? Related Videos and Event Recordings 11 entries found Topic: Flexibility Building Resilience in a Changing World Join us for tips and techniques for building personal resilience in an ever-evolving world. Read article Videos and Webinars1y+ Topic: Flexibility Agility in an Era of Uncertainty and Disruption Find out how organisations and individuals can embrace agility to help them navigate these more uncertain times. Read article Videos and Webinars1y+ Topic: Flexibility Managing Change Learn about the change management process and ways to meet the challenge of leading people in turbulent times. Read article Videos and Webinars1y+ Topic: Flexibility Future Leadership: In the fourth Industrial Revolution we look at factors shaping the future workforce and discuss the culture that leadership must create in order to compete. Read article Videos and Webinars1y+ View more Related Articles 98 entries found Topic: Employability Giving students the best possible return on their investment at Greenwich The University of Greenwich’s Raluca Marinciu explains how their CMI Dual Accredited course is transforming student outcomes Read article Article20d Topic: Productivity Be careful not to misuse the term ‘workaholic’ The difference between work-life integration and workaholism must be identified Read article Article27d Topic: Productivity Will the circular economy require a radically different approach to management? Rethinking how we design, consume and innovate could be key to building a more sustainable future Read article Article27d Topic: Personal Development Which is better: chasing the dream or achieving balance? We asked the CMI community whether it’s best to pursue a dream job or to settle for something with greater flexibility Read article Article1m View more Upcoming Events Diversity and Inclusion – Removing the Fear of Open Conversations A practical and interactive discussion on managing diversity with confidence and fostering inclusive workplaces. 2nd Sep 2025 - Online Leading with Credibility: Insights from New Chartered Managers Discover how recent Chartered Managers have strengthened their leadership and advanced their careers. 9th Sep 2025 - Online View a list of all our events
