Leadership Archives - Dattner Group

May 13, 2025

Transitioning from CEO to Chair and Resident Visionary. A short story on succession planning.

Succession planning should be proactive - indeed, strategic. Incumbent leaders should identify potential successors early…

Fabian Dattner

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Council Culture Leadership

May 13, 2025

How a local government turned things around with the PSI tool

Across councils, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Good people are burning out. High-performing teams are…

Sarah Green

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Diversity Leadership Sustainability Woman in Leadership Women Leading

April 29, 2025

Crazy or Considered – The DEIA Discussion and Consequences

As debates over DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) continue, particularly in response to political…

Fabian Dattner

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Culture Leadership Strategy

March 20, 2025

The Hidden Growth Engine: Why Culture and Leadership Hold the Key to 2025 Success

When women unlock their courage, they elevate those around them, advocate for opportunities, and become…

Zoe Dattner

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Compass Leadership Women Leading

March 11, 2025

When Women Find Their Courage, Everything Changes

When women unlock their courage, they elevate those around them, advocate for opportunities, and become…

Sarah Green

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Compass Leadership Women Leading

March 5, 2025

International Women’s Day: Impact or Lip Service? Here’s What Women in Leadership Think

International Women’s Day (IWD) has become a key occasion for reflection, celebration, and advocacy. Yet,…

Sarah Green

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Change & Development Culture Leadership Strategy

November 14, 2024

Courage over confidence: Increasing the visibility and voice of women in local government

As a leading women's leadership consultant, Fabian Dattner challenges traditional approaches to female leadership programs.…

Fabian Dattner

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Change & Development Culture Leadership Strategy

November 13, 2024

Executive Coaching for Business Leadership

In today's complex business landscape, executive coaching and leadership consulting have become essential drivers of…

Michelle Crouch

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Change & Development Culture Leadership Strategy

November 12, 2024

Mastering the connection between culture and strategy

Discover how organisational culture drives strategy implementation success. Learn practical steps for culture change strategy…

Fabian Dattner

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Change & Development Culture Leadership Strategy

November 12, 2024

What is Management Consulting? Does my organisation need it?

In today's complex business landscape, organisations often reach a crucial turning point where internal expertise…

Zoe Dattner

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