I LOVE this model. Once you learn it, you can’t unsee it happening in your own or in your friends workplaces. What’s the missing piece in your workplace?

Who’s seen this? This is a model for leaders managing multiple tasks and people. What’s useful to see it drawn out is the fact that so many people don’t realise what they’re neglecting until it is visually represented. The way I see it is that for every circle that is removed (not looked after), the others become smaller/less efficient. Leaders need to find a balance. What’s your thoughts? Does your boss focus on the task over the team and individual?

'The leader trusts the follower to act within the stated intent and direction given, while the follower trusts the leader to provide the support, resources and over-arching command responsibility for the task at hand.' Trust and micromanaging cannot coexist. Is there trust within your team or is this a work-in-progress?

D- Demand High Performance. Soldiering is a high stakes game, it can literally be a case of life or death. High performance isn’t therefore desirable it is critical. Leaders must have high performance expectations and communicate them to their teams. While many workplaces might not be life or death, demanding high performance is critical. You want your subordinates to have a sense of pride in where they work. How do you communicate your expectations to your team?

Who’s heard of this? It’s a great tool for self-awareness. The ‘unknown’ is the hardest box to fill (it’s impossible) but I find it a good moment for reflection. What was once unknown to you and others? When it became known to you, which box did it go into? I once didn’t know how I would manage high stress, potentially catastrophic situations. I then was first on scene to a 3 vehicle RTC on a motorway and I learnt that I do really well at managing people and the situation under high stress. It then became part of my ‘open area’ (to some) and my ‘hidden area’. When did you discover something that had been part of your ‘unknown’.