The unpredictability of life… and how to cope
Every day there is something else that reinforces our view that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to predict what will happen next.
Blog and News
Latest news, blog posts and articles written by Oasis co-directors and associates. Topics include peer working, collaboration, leadership, organisational development, resilience and wellbeing.
The Secret of a Good Night’s Sleep
Not getting enough sleep can have a big impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. It’s obvious that sleep deprivation reduces our productivity at work – symptoms include difficulty concentrating and remembering things – and it can also affect mood.
Shaping the future of business and management education
The Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI) has appointed Claire Maxwell as the chair of its Board of Trustees.
Inspiring Leaders: Jeanette McGarry
As part of our ongoing series exploring leadership in 2017, we are interviewing a series of leaders to find out what makes them tick, what they think is needed for the workplace of tomorrow, and what is really required for 21st century leadership.
Reframing failure: an interview with Lise Ribeiro
I recently spoke to Lise Ribeiro about failure and resilience. In her role as Head of Whole Person Working, Lise leads on the Resilience and Wellbeing Network.
Coaching for boards
Whether they are providing front-line services, making policy or campaigning for change, third sector and public service organisations have a far-reaching impact.
O Zone Summer 2017
Welcome to the O Zone summer 2017! Again we bring you blogs and updates on leader development, including resilient leadership, servant leadership and psychological safety.
Leaders – are they heroes or servants?
I’ve been shocked at the behaviour of some of our political leaders over the last year! It’s led me to reflect on leadership and service and to wonder what the world is calling for now.
Deans as Catalysts of Change
The role of a university or business school dean in the 21st century is increasingly challenging, multifaceted and complex – the context ever-changing and the learning environment more diverse and demanding than ever.
Psychological safety at work
As a facilitator who has emphasised the importance of relationship to performance and the critical element of feelings in the workplace, I was pleased to come across the work of Professor Edmondson.