Michael Millward of Abeceder meets The Independent Mind Chris Thomason the author of Freaky Thinking: Thinking that delivers a dazzling difference. 

Chris explains to Michael how the existing ways of structured thinking, that people adopt to solve problems and address challenges at work, often do not work.

Their conversation then explores how a Freaky Thinking approach, one that is in line with the way the human mind naturally solves problems, may provide organisations with an approach to solving problems and addressing challenges, that is more inclusive, and just might deliver better outcomes.

Thirty years of experience, research and reflection have given IT value expert David Jacobs, from MaxVal Consultancy a unique insight into what makes and what breaks the investment and implementation of any new IT solution.

In this episode of The Independent Minds David explains to Michael Millward why things go wrong and gives a useful golfing metaphor to help any organisation avoid those pitfalls.

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Jon Skulemowski explains to Michael Millward how Armia Systems learnt to successfully lead an off-shore multicultural team of 300 people that facilitated expodential growth in the company.

Jon and Michael discuss 

• the importance of building personal relationships with team members;
• being professional in every suituation; 
• understanding culture, and adapting behaviours and language to accommodate cultural differences;
• the difficulties of international accents;
• the key role that technology plays. 

You can find out more about MIchael and Jon at abeceder.co.uk

Form more information about Armia Systems please visit Armia.com

Kevin Palmieri joins The Independent Minds host Michael Millward to discuss the approach to achieving the best connection between work and life and vice versa that Kevin has developed.

In an interesting conversation Michael and Kevin discover that despite the different perspectives they take, Michael as a HR professional and Kevin as a personal coach, to looking at what makes people successful in work and life, they agree on what is needed to make both employers and  employees thrive. 

In this episode of The Independent Minds, Michael Millward is joined in conversation by Martin Johnson, the creator of BIG PICTURE and Founder @YourBigPic to discuss the 3 Laws of Engagement which Martin has developed.