by John-Paul Crofton | Jun 6, 2024 | Change Management, Engagement, Fundamentals, Leadership & Decision Making, Learning, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Social Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Tools For Change
Diffusion of Innovation Theory is the most widespread and important theory about how technology and change is spread throughout society. But it is more than 60 years old. Is it outdated? What’s wrong with it and what can we do about it? IntroductionWhat is the...
by John-Paul Crofton | Jun 5, 2024 | Change Management, Engagement, Fundamentals, Leadership & Decision Making, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement
We normally focus on the wrong things for organisational change. Instead of looking at the parts such as processes, products, or people that make up the system understand the way that it is connected up can be the key to unlocking change. The Typical Approach to...
by John-Paul Crofton | May 22, 2024 | Change Management, Fundamentals, Leadership & Decision Making, Problem Solving & Decision Making
Ashby’s law of requisite variety can often explain why organisational change fails. Organisations often favour simple logical solutions for decision making, believing they ensure clarity, comprehension and ease of implementation. However, this preference can...
by John-Paul Crofton | May 20, 2024 | Change Management, Leadership & Decision Making, Motivation
I view organisational change is an act of caring. Whilst staying the same is an act of neglect. Change as a ProblemWhy Organisations See Change as a ProblemWhy Staff See Organisational Change as a ProblemWhy Organisational Change is Seen as a RiskHow I See...
by John-Paul Crofton | May 17, 2024 | Change Management, Engagement, Leadership & Decision Making, Social Impact
We think good decision making is all about being right. Learn why that’s the wrong approach. Why Being Right is Not Right You don’t win the game of life by being right. A finish line is an end.Instead life is a constant process of learning, adaptation and...
by John-Paul Crofton | May 15, 2024 | Community & Social Challenges, Leadership & Decision Making, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Purpose & Wellbeing, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement
Diversity and inclusion requires variation in organisational decision making. However, from the moment an organisational change is created, very often it is simplified to gain acceptance, approval and spread. This simple decision bias hinders consideration and...
by John-Paul Crofton | May 9, 2024 | Motivation, Change Management, Engagement, Leadership & Decision Making
Motivation is critical to a success in change management. But too often our processes drag people down. Imagine change not as a burdensome load that we must haul up a mountain, but as an exhilarating leap into the air. This shift in perspective is crucial as we...
by John-Paul Crofton | May 8, 2024 | Leadership & Decision Making, Leadership, Learning, Problem Solving & Decision Making
Decision Making is the art of learning to make better choices. Making a good decision is not about making the RIGHT DECISION. This leads to the most common mistake in decision making, the Einstellung Effect: getting stuck repeating the same old ‘right’...
by John-Paul Crofton | Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorized, Social Change, Social Impact
Learn 10 great examples of social impact to help inspire you. Through the lens of specific social impact examples, we can explore how different initiatives drive social change, addressing challenges and creating opportunities within societies. Key TakeawayExample 1:...
by John-Paul Crofton | Mar 15, 2024 | Creativity & Innovation
The Story of Life Everyone has a story. It is the story of their life, their journey, and their unique perspective on the world. We use stories to navigate our lives, to understand the past, make sense of the present, and guide our decisions for the future. The...
by John-Paul Crofton | Mar 13, 2024 | Complete Guides, Leadership, Leadership & Decision Making, Social Impact
1. Introduction to Social Impact Leadership Your Guide to Making a Difference. It’s easy to want to make the world a better place, to create a ‘social impact’. It’s much harder to do in practice. Most people have limited success that...
by John-Paul Crofton | Mar 4, 2024 | Leadership & Decision Making, Leadership, Learning, Social Change
Social impact leaders are people who have created an inspiring example that have inspired many others to follow. These individuals have helped to generate significant positive changes within their communities and places. They have all address pressing social issues....
by John-Paul Crofton | Mar 3, 2024 | Project Funding, Fundamentals
Finding ways to get your project funded can seem like an enormous challenge. Securing funding for a project can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it’s entirely achievable. This simple guide provides expert advice on 16 ways to give yourself an...
by John-Paul Crofton | Mar 2, 2024 | Project Funding, Leadership & Decision Making
It can be difficult to understand how best to secure the right type of funding as a non-profits or community funding organisation. Whether you’re spearheading a social impact initiative, launching a start-up, or driving a community project, understanding the...
by John-Paul Crofton | Feb 29, 2024 | Project Funding, Social Enterprise, Social Enterprise & not for profit organisations, Stress, Tools For Change
A great project funding proposal template can be the difference between success and failure of an entire social impact initiative. Research from the BMJ indicates that only 21% of funding grants are successful and that 20-25% success rate is typical. Of course, this...
