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Outsmarting Complexity
Simplicity as a Strategy: How Reducing Complexity Drives Growth By Markus Hesse, CEO – Hesse Consulting Group There’s a moment I remember...

Markus Hesse
Jul 85 min read
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From Pitfalls to Pitstops: Turbocharge Your Performance Reviews
Performance management is a critical aspect in organizational success, by providing a structured approach for employee development and...

Markus Hesse
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Stay Resilient: 8 Business Continuity Blunders to Avoid
Business Continuity is more than just ‘ticking boxes’ and balancing books. In today’s volatile global landscape, the significance of...

Markus Hesse
Jun 5, 202413 min read
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Breaking the Silos: The Transformative Effect of Behaviour-Focused Performance Management
The concept of performance management has evolved significantly over the last decade, transitioning from a mere evaluative practice to a...

Markus Hesse
Mar 12, 20244 min read
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Strategy Secrets: Essential Ingredients for a Successful Strategy!
What causes potentially effective strategies to fall short in producing desired outcomes? What are the root causes of failure, and how...

Markus Hesse
Oct 2, 20236 min read
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Seasoned Pros and Young Guns: Cracking the Code of Team Collaboration!
Blending Experience and Fresh Perspectives in Your Team A team of older, more experienced, and younger, more dynamic members can present...

Markus Hesse
Sep 22, 20234 min read
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Beyond words: Empowerment in the World of Business English?
"Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about." [Benjamin Lee Whorf] Ever thought about how important it is...

Markus Hesse
Aug 24, 20235 min read
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AI: Igniting Progress for Sustainable Development or Posing Peril for Civil Society?
Thought-Provoking Examples and Critical Reflections AI is dominating the headlines, often in the context of businesses, jobs and society....

Markus Hesse
Aug 18, 202310 min read
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Why You Should Care About Apple's Announcement for their new Vision Pro
What did you think of the Apple announcement for the Vision Pro? And, what's it got to do with me and consulting, you may ask? As our...

Markus Hesse
Jun 15, 20235 min read
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Navigating the AI Disruption: A Strategic Response Guide
There is no doubt AI is going to be a major disruptor for businesses. Make sure your strategic response is ready for it!

Markus Hesse
May 25, 20236 min read
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Navigating Resistance to Change: A Personal Account of Strategy Formulation Workshops
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." [Alan Watts] Reflecting on my recent...

Markus Hesse
May 17, 20234 min read
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Leadership Development: a Prerequisite To Strategy Execution
Effective strategy execution is critical for the success of any organisation. Formulating and executing a strategy is not an easy task....

Markus Hesse
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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Five Common Pitfalls of Team Culture: How Leaders Can Avoid Toxic Workplaces
In today's fast-paced and constantly evolving business environment, having a positive team culture is becoming increasingly important for...

Markus Hesse
Mar 12, 20234 min read
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From the Depths of the Ocean to the Heights of Success
Navigating the oceans of change: lessons in strategic leadership from the adaptability of whales. Our team recently discussed which...

Markus Hesse
Jan 29, 20233 min read
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If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough.
Agile can speed up your strategy process - you can run fast and go deep at the same time! By now most business leaders are familiar with...

Markus Hesse
Jan 24, 20223 min read
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Are you still trying to shape the future with tools from the Stone Age?
Do you really need state of the art IT systems to ensure project success? ABSOLUTELY! IT systems provide critical support for most...

Markus Hesse
Jan 24, 20227 min read
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Darling, the 70s just called. They want their performance management back…
Five stubborn myths about performance management Over the last few years, my team and I have worked with many organisations on...

Markus Hesse
Jan 24, 20228 min read
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