Category: Diversity of Thought
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Being Professional
Being professional doesn’t mean hiding who you are. Somewhere along the way, professionalism got twisted into “don’t be too much”, “don’t be different”, “don’t stand out”. Blend in. Keep it safe. Hide the weird. That’s how workplaces end up polite,…
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When Your Ideas Start Travelling Without You
There’s a moment that sneaks up on you when you spend years shaping ideas, language, and ways of thinking. I’ve noticed it recently. Words and phrases I’ve used consistently in my work are starting to show up in other people’s…
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Clarity Isn’t Given, It’s Created: Weird Wisdom® and Diversity of Thought in Complex Work Environments
Clarity Isn’t Written. It’s Thought Through. Clarity isn’t just about writing things down. It comes from doing the thinking in the first place. When that hasn’t happened, documentation becomes a placeholder for something that isn’t there. This matters for Weird…
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Weird Wisdom at Work: Using Diversity of Thought to Navigate Complexity in Australian Organisations
When the Noise Is Loud, Thinking Matters Most As we head into a long weekend, the world feels louder than usual. Global tension. Economic uncertainty. Constant change. Every headline, every notification, every conversation seems to amplify it. And yet, we’ve…
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Why Diversity of Thought Matters More Than Systems Thinking
Complexity in workplaces does not need more systems thinking. It needs Diversity of Thought. That might feel counterintuitive. For years, organisations have invested heavily in better frameworks, clearer processes, and more sophisticated ways of mapping how work gets done. Systems…
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Serve Honesty
Meetings would improve instantly if honesty was catered like morning tea.Honesty in most workplaces is treated like a rare treat. This matters for Weird Wisdom® at Work because perspective sharing is what prevents repeated mistakes and keeps teams sharp. People…
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Avoid Expensive Mistakes: Speak Up, Think Differently
Diverse thinking is cheaper than hiring consultants to fix avoidable chaos. Of course, I say that with a little self-interest because yes, I happen to be the consultant. 😆 But the point stands: if everyone on a team thinks the…
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Your Weird at Work: Turning ‘We’ve Always Done It This Way’ Into Progress”
“We’ve always done it this way.” How often have you heard that in meetings, in emails, or even as a passing comment in the office kitchen? At first, it might sound like a statement of confidence or tradition, a reassurance…
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One Way of Thinking Is Never Enough
We all say we want Diversity of Thought until it shows up in a meeting and challenges how you see things. This matters for Weird Wisdom® and Diversity of Thought because real perspective only appears when you feel able to…
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But, We’ve Always Done It This Way
We’ve always done it this way is office code for help us. If you hear this, it is not a sign of confidence, it is a silent plea for someone to think. This matters for Weird Wisdom® at Work because…
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