Decay or Repurpose: The Future of Empty Office Buildings and What They Mean for Community
An essay on empty office buildings, urban decay, and the potential to repurpose spaces for community, housing, and creativity in modern cities.
Rob Lambert
Teaching Methods That Work
This essay explores practical teaching approaches — conversation, demonstration, practice, comparison, review, and story — that shape understanding, attention, and behaviour change.
KPIs, Metrics, and Measures — How to Track What Actually Matters in Business
Organisations drown in metrics but starve for insight. This essay explores what KPIs really are, the four measures that matter most, and why measurement should guide understanding, not control behaviour.
Two Questions to Get Unstuck
When work or life feels stuck, clarity rarely comes from thinking harder. It comes from asking better questions. These two questions restore agency, belief, and momentum.
Every Mistake Is an Opportunity
Mistakes reveal the gap between expectation and reality. Great leaders use them to improve systems, grow teams, and accelerate learning—rather than assigning blame.
The Problem with Management by Committee
Consensus feels collaborative, but it often slows decisions and erodes momentum. Here’s how leaders can balance consultation with clear ownership and decisive action.
The Basics of a Good Induction Process
A good induction reassures new hires and helps them contribute quickly. Here’s a practical approach to onboarding that builds clarity, confidence, and momentum.