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 93 entries found Topic: Menopause How to create (and sustain) a menopause-friendly workplace How can managers offer better support to menopausal employees? It starts with a culture change… Read article Article18d Topic: Workplace Culture How can managers help remove barriers facing disabled employees? We ask how managers can better support disabled employees at work (and what support managers themselves need) Read article Article24d Topic: Workplace Culture Is middle management just a “thankless slog”? Data says young people see middle management as an overburdened and underpaid position – so what needs to change? Read article Article24d Topic: Personal Development “I felt I could never let myself do anything wrong, which isn’t healthy” Tegan Ryan CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, on learning to delegate and build a better work-life balance Read article Article1m View more Upcoming Events Building effective teams to achieve innovative talent development Discover how flexible staffing models can drive value, agility, and impact across your organisation. 17th Jun 2025 - Online Green Skills: What’s the fuss about? Explore the green skills your organisation needs to thrive in a net zero future, with expert insights from industry leaders. 23rd Jun 2025 - Online View a list of all our events
