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Insights

All of us at 6 Group have a genuine appetite for discovery and we regularly produce new types of content to offer you insights into what we've learned.

Below you'll find a selection of our most recent blogs, insights, videos and podcasts covering a range of topics.

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The 6 crucial elements to drive collaboration in your company

20TH MARCH 2023

Establishing a workplace culture that prioritizes connection, creativity, and teamwork can have a significant impact on employee satisfaction and productivity.

 

by Sharon Wagner
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Do I make bad decisions?

9TH FEBRUARY 2023

Is it more important to focus on your outcome or to improve upon your mistakes?

 

by Phil Bainbridge
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Delegating is good for you – true or false?

26TH JANUARY 2023

Explore the importance of effective delegation and how it can benefit your business.

 

by Tom Hulme
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How do I control my emotions in front of employees?

12TH JANUARY 2023

Dealing with anger in the workplace can be challenging, but it is essential to managing emotions effectively.

 

by Valentin Unverricht
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Have you heard of "Creative Leadership"?

20TH JUNE 2022

If you want your organisation to be resilient amidst challenges, here’s what you need to know about creative leadership.

 

by Rayna Jeffers
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Is leadership inherent or can it be taught?

11TH JULY 2022

Can we all be taught leadership? Or is it an innate quality people are just born with?
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Sustainability: the latest ‘Get out of Jail Free Card’

21ST MARCH 2022

Simply put, Sustainability and Social governance is good for business and is the right type of business that people want to be a part of.

 

by James Beazley
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The rise of the CSO

26TH OCTOBER 2021

The role of the CSO seems to be an ever expanding and influential role. James Beazley discusses the importance of this role and its future in today's business world.
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To Be Loved or Feared:
Which is Better?

23RD MARCH 2021

Leaders that are feared are perceived to wield more power by their employees. However, while it can improve performance, fear creates a shaky relationship between leaders and their employees.

 

by Lily Nathan
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Principles for designing an organisational structure

23RD JULY 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has led many companies to realise an uncomfortable truth; the way the business is structured is no longer conducive to achieving its goals. An organisational redesign could be the answer.
BLOG

An isolated failure
or a warning sign?

9TH JULY 2020

From investor darling to outright disaster in a mere few weeks, Wirecard and their accounting scandal rocked the European market. Valentin Unverricht discusses the takeaways for the fintech sector.
BLOG

"Bank-bashing" isn't so straightforward

5TH MAY 2020

Valentin Unverricht explains why the banks' role in business retention during the coronavirus pandemic is more complex than it appears.
BLOG

How full
is your fridge?

28TH APRIL 2020

Our lives are flooded with options at every turn. Andy Ryan discusses the drawbacks of excessive choice and its effects on talent acquisition.
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Building a talent pipeline during the coronavirus

23RD MARCH 2020

With a high percentage of people currently working from home and with more availability, now is the time to get a step ahead of your competitors by building a talent pipeline.
BLOG

Time for banks
to return the favour?

31ST MARCH 2020

The world came to the rescue of the banking industry during the last global crisis. Valentin Unverricht explains why it's now in their best interest to reciprocate.
PODCAST

Leadership Styles -
Strategy

14TH NOVEMBER 2019
Former SVP International Exploration for Equinor, Nick Maden, joined us to discuss strategy implementation and development
BLOG

Building a great
corporate reputation

25TH SEPTEMBER 2019
Corporate reputation should be high on the agenda for every single business leader. Dan Solomon explains why and provides insights on how to build a strong reputation for your business. 
BLOG

The key skill for growth every startup founder lacks

3RD SEPTEMBER 2019

Looking back on his experiences of running a global startup, Andy Ryan, Senior Client Partner, discusses the challenges he faced for accelerating business growth and gives key insights through lessons learned.
BLOG

No risk,
no fun

20TH AUGUST 2019

Following his recent experiences during a market intelligence project focused on corporate risk management, Val Unverricht discusses prominent risk factors and how to control them.
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Accepting your incompetence is a sign of true leadership

23RD FEBRUARY 2023

Leaders who are comfortable with their level of incompetence can create a culture of direct feedback leading to innovation, and better results.

 

by James Beazley
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Micro-managing is a big sign of insecure leadership

17TH FEBRUARY 2023

How can you avoid micro-managing and why is it so bad for your team?

 

by Angus Beazley
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Feedback-rich environments drive performance

2ND FEBRUARY 2023

Leaders often use sport analogies to inspire better business performance, but this approach misses the importance of immediate feedback in driving performance.

 

by Garry Sandersons
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Why can’t I get my message across?

20TH JANUARY 2023

69% of managers report that they are not comfortable communicating with their employees in general.  Let’s explore communication, with a focus on Leadership Communication in the workplace.

 

by Sarah Browning
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Diversity. Get started, keep it simple.

29TH JUNE 2021

Phil Bainbridge discusses our efforts on delivering improved gender diversity through our services this year as part of our wider work on sustainability
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Business in 2021:
The new "B.A.U.-mode"

5TH JANUARY 2021

A hoped-for return to normal in the new year will look different to what you may expect.

 

 

by Valentin Unverricht
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The Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on Your People

24TH FEBRUARY 2021

Personality is shaped by the environment, context, circumstances, social interactions and experiences we all individually face. How have prolonged waves of self-isolation and lockdown impacted your workforce and their personal drivers?

 

by James Beazley
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The pace of change

3RD JULY 2020

Organisational change can help us wrestle back control of our business direction, but the pace at which change is implemented needs to be considered.
BLOG

Keep calm, adapt
& carry on

12TH MARCH 2020

How do progressive leaders ‘vaccinate’ their business against shocks and turbulence? Garry Sanderson discusses.
BLOG

You're only as good as your team

11TH FEBRUARY 2020

Following a Global CIO search, Corina Acostoaei examines success factors for delivering large-scale digital transformation projects.
BLOG

Addressing executive isolation

20TH NOVEMBER 2019

Executive isolation can compromise a person's leadership effectiveness, decision-making, and overall well-being. Here's how to address it.
BLOG

Lead & they
will follow

16TH DECEMBER 2019

How do you lead effectively? Valentin Unverricht discusses three key areas of great leadership.
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PODCAST

Oil & gas
challenges

14TH NOVEMBER 2019
Former SVP International Exploration for Equinor, Nick Maden, joined us to discuss strategy implementation and development
INSIGHT

The journey to
Senior Client Partner

23RD APRIL 2019
Sam Malik and Victoria Oldham reflect on their time as Delivery Consultants, detail what their new roles involve, and share their views on their respective sectors.
INSIGHT

Transforming Essential Energy

8TH MAY 2019

Covering 95% of New South Wales' electricity demands, Essential Energy's CEO tells us all about their ongoing transformational change.
BLOG

An isolated failure
or a warning sign?

9TH JULY 2020

From investor darling to outright disaster in a mere few weeks, Wirecard and their accounting scandal rocked the European market. Valentin Unverricht discusses the takeaways for the fintech sector.
BLOG

"Bank-bashing" isn't so straightforward

5TH MAY 2020

Valentin Unverricht explains why the banks' role in business retention during the coronavirus pandemic is more complex than it appears.
BLOG

How full
is your fridge?

28TH APRIL 2020

Our lives are flooded with options at every turn. Andy Ryan discusses the drawbacks of excessive choice and its effects on talent acquisition.
insights-1
INSIGHT

Building a talent pipeline during the coronavirus

23RD MARCH 2020

With a high percentage of people currently working from home and with more availability, now is the time to get a step ahead of your competitors by building a talent pipeline.
BLOG

Time for banks
to return the favour?

31ST MARCH 2020

The world came to the rescue of the banking industry during the last global crisis. Valentin Unverricht explains why it's now in their best interest to reciprocate.
PODCAST

Leadership Styles -
Strategy

14TH NOVEMBER 2019
Former SVP International Exploration for Equinor, Nick Maden, joined us to discuss strategy implementation and development
BLOG

Building a great
corporate reputation

25TH SEPTEMBER 2019
Corporate reputation should be high on the agenda for every single business leader. Dan Solomon explains why and provides insights on how to build a strong reputation for your business. 
BLOG

The key skill for growth every startup founder lacks

3RD SEPTEMBER 2019

Looking back on his experiences of running a global startup, Andy Ryan, Senior Client Partner, discusses the challenges he faced for accelerating business growth and gives key insights through lessons learned.
BLOG

No risk,
no fun

20TH AUGUST 2019

Following his recent experiences during a market intelligence project focused on corporate risk management, Val Unverricht discusses prominent risk factors and how to control them.
BLOG

The pace of change

3RD JULY 2020

Organisational change can help us wrestle back control of our business direction, but the pace at which change is implemented needs to be considered.
insights-3
BLOG

Keep calm, adapt
& carry on

12TH MARCH 2020

How do progressive leaders ‘vaccinate’ their business against shocks and turbulence? Garry Sanderson discusses.
BLOG

You're only as good as your team

11TH FEBRUARY 2020

Following a Global CIO search, Corina Acostoaei examines success factors for delivering large-scale digital transformation projects.
BLOG

Addressing executive isolation

20TH NOVEMBER 2019

Executive isolation can compromise a person's leadership effectiveness, decision-making, and overall well-being. Here's how to address it.
BLOG

Lead & they
will follow

16TH DECEMBER 2019

How do you lead effectively? Valentin Unverricht discusses three key areas of great leadership.
insights-4
PODCAST

Oil & gas
challenges

14TH NOVEMBER 2019
Former SVP International Exploration for Equinor, Nick Maden, joined us to discuss strategy implementation and development
INSIGHT

The journey to
Senior Client Partner

23RD APRIL 2019
Sam Malik and Victoria Oldham reflect on their time as Delivery Consultants, detail what their new roles involve, and share their views on their respective sectors.
INSIGHT

Transforming Essential Energy

8TH MAY 2019

Covering 95% of New South Wales' electricity demands, Essential Energy's CEO tells us all about their ongoing transformational change.
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