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A photo of a collage butterfly with the words overlayed - Buckminster Fuller and the Impact We Don’t See

Buckminster Fuller and the Impact We Don’t See

Buckminster Fuller’s story reminds us that our actions shape more than outcomes. This essay reflects on the unseen impact we have on people and systems — and why contribution often unfolds quietly, over time.

A drawing of a pound symbol and some arrows with the words overlaid - How Losing Sight of Purpose Makes Costs Spiral: Balancing Vision and Finance

How Losing Sight of Purpose Makes Costs Spiral: Balancing Vision and Finance

Learn how neglecting purpose in decision-making can lead to escalating costs, inefficiencies, and lost value.

A photo of the seaside with the words overlaid - Why Resilience Training Fails: Fix the System, Not the People

Why Resilience Training Fails: Fix the System, Not the People

Resiliency is important, but even the most resilient people will be ground down by a system of work that stops them doing meaningful and valuable work. Wellbeing at work is not your fault.

A photo of a lookout point in Southsea with the words overlaid - Spot The Levers of Change: How Small Actions Spark Big Results

Spot The Levers of Change: How Small Actions Spark Big Results

Discover how to drive meaningful change in your organisation by identifying and pulling the right levers.

A photo of Rob Lambert in a seaside shelter with the words overlaid - Don’t Ignore These Signs: How to Find Systemic Problems at Work

Don’t Ignore These Signs: How to Find Systemic Problems at Work

Learn how to identify and fix systemic problems in business. Discover common patterns of inefficiency, improve processes, and implement effective leadership strategies to unleash business agility.