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The SIX We are an innovation and strategy consultancy that helps leaders and teams get their groove on. Consulting Agency

Lots of family road trips this year. Classic family shot.
03/13/2022

Lots of family road trips this year. Classic family shot.

We are so excited to be teaming up with AmCham Argentina on 3rd November to host a Design Sprint workshop as part of the...
10/01/2021

We are so excited to be teaming up with AmCham Argentina on 3rd November to host a Design Sprint workshop as part of their ‘Amchamps: Innovating for Change Virtual Trip’.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina (AmCham Argentina) is a non-governmental organization that represents more than 600 companies that directly employ more than 420,000 Argentinians and more than 2 million indirectly, representing 19% of Argentina’s GDP.

AmCham Argentina has been working together with the United States and the Argentinian government in the development of the country for over 100 years.

One of their amazing initiatives is called which is aimed at connecting young potential leaders, developing young professionals with high potential and facilitating the exchange of innovative ideas and social and environmental impacts in the youth community.

As part of this program, they’ll be hosting a week-long virtual trip to the US, in which we’ll be joining with a Design Sprint workshop.

You can find more information and apply here: https://hubs.li/H0YCQdr0

Poor leadership can drive a large, successful business right into the ground, whereas great leadership can take products...
09/28/2021

Poor leadership can drive a large, successful business right into the ground, whereas great leadership can take products, services, and teams to new heights.

Effective leaders should provide vision, direction, and the space to learn and grow. Company success and failure are a team effort - but the chances of achieving the former rather than the latter are greatly improved with an effective leader.

While it's easy to pick up on poor leadership qualities, it can be much harder to define the qualities of an effective leader.

Do you think it's more important for a leader to be...
a) Decisive and target-driven
b) Team-focused and a 'people person’
c) Innovative and visionary
d) Other (please comment)

Let us know in the comments below!

Want to join us for the most innovative 24 hours in the world of facilitation? We’re teaming up with to offer 6 schola...
09/23/2021

Want to join us for the most innovative 24 hours in the world of facilitation? We’re teaming up with to offer 6 scholarship passes to join us and a line-up of more than 35 amazing speakers who are ready to share their NeverDoneBefore workshops and content that will support you on your journey to making your ideas a reality.

If you want a chance to secure one of our 6 free spots, fill in the form below and tell us why you think you should be there. The deadline for scholarship applications is Sunday, October 3rd, midnight CET.

https://hubs.li/H0Y0kZt0

This online festival will take place on 19th November and is all about making an impact, facilitating change and being surrounded by people with amazing passion and ideas. If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you.

This month, The SIX will be focusing on one of the most important issues affecting any organisation today – how to promo...
09/06/2021

This month, The SIX will be focusing on one of the most important issues affecting any organisation today – how to promote effective leadership.

An efficient leader can boost morale and improve overall performance, whilst poor leadership can contribute to a toxic culture, high staff turnover and decreased productivity. But what do leaders have to do to get it right?

Last month we posted an article about how leaders can step up to bring collaboration back to our new hybrid remote world. But what about knowing when to step down and when to say 'No', like the olympic athletes in another of our recent posts?

As always, we want to hear your thoughts! What qualities does your organisation want leaders to have, and how do you promote them? Let us know in the comments.

Look out for our first leadership article coming soon.

Does it seem like we're working more and collaborating less? The Future of Collaboration and how we take action towards ...
08/27/2021

Does it seem like we're working more and collaborating less? The Future of Collaboration and how we take action towards that future has never been more important.

We believe The Future of Collaboration cannot be reimagined without the dimensions of accessibility, diversity, inclusion, awareness of privilege, and the creation of a space where anyone can feel like they belong.

To that end, we have partnered with The Never Done Before global community to host a 90-minute meetup that helps teams learn more about each other, bond, and also raise awareness around privilege and norms that lead to individual isolation, frustration, and burnout.

Join us!! https://hubs.ly/H0W5WYY0

You can't experiment without a few failures, and you can't find out what works best if you don't experiment. Creating, i...
08/20/2021

You can't experiment without a few failures, and you can't find out what works best if you don't experiment.

Creating, innovating and experimenting go hand in hand... but how can we minimise the risk of failure in that process?

Whilst innovation is about creating something new, it doesn't necessarily rely on guesswork and luck.

If you haven't read Anthony Ulwick's 'Jobs To Be Done' then you need to add it to the top of your reading list.

One of the main takeaways from the book is that we need to make use of consumer data to create products and services that give customers what they need, rather than churning out endless ideas and hoping that some will hit the mark and the bad ones will fail quickly.

So whilst innovation will always carry a risk of failure, and experimentation is key, we can avoid going straight from ideation to fail by focusing on what our customers want to accomplish first.

How does your organization minimise risk and failure during the innovation process?

In the post pandemic world, it seems we're working more and collaborating less. Millions of workers are finding themselv...
08/13/2021

In the post pandemic world, it seems we're working more and collaborating less. Millions of workers are finding themselves feeling isolated and frustrated at the lack of response from leadership.

According to studies, a significant number of employees are considering leaving their jobs, with burnout and isolation being two of the major contributing factors.

Employees are asking their leaders to do better - so, will you step up? Read our recent article to find out how you can be a better a leader in this current climate.

https://hubs.li/H0V4DB50

Simone Biles made headlines recently when she bowed out of the women’s all-around gymnastics final in Tokyo to focus on ...
08/11/2021

Simone Biles made headlines recently when she bowed out of the women’s all-around gymnastics final in Tokyo to focus on her mental wellbeing, clearing the way for her USA teammate Sunisa Lee to take the individual Gold.

Then, one of Britain’s greatest-ever Olympians, Adam Peaty, also announced he would be taking some time out. He said he will be missing the International Swimming League to prepare for the World and European Championships.

Choosing your battles, knowing when to say ‘No’, and being able to set aside your personal ambitions for the sake of your team – these are the qualities you need to be the best at what you do.

After her spectacular achievements in Rio, Biles was championed by her fans as the greatest gymnast of all time. But when her performance on the vault fell short of her own standards, Biles knew it was time to take a step back. Neither she nor Peaty are allowing their detractors to affect their decision-making, instead staying focused on the wins still to come.

And they aren't the only ones - these are just two examples of a series of athletes who have recently been embracing the power of 'No'.

The most successful athletes know that coping with pressure doesn’t mean bowing to it. It means sacrificing short-term gains for long-term success. It means doing what’s right for the team, not what might make you look good. And sometimes, it means saying ‘No’ when everyone around you is telling you to go for it.

Our Olympians know that there are a lot of tough choices to be made on the way to the top. Do you have what it takes?

Thinking about quitting your job? Your employees probably are.A recent study from https://hubs.li/H0Tpvp70 showed that a...
07/30/2021

Thinking about quitting your job? Your employees probably are.

A recent study from https://hubs.li/H0Tpvp70 showed that as many as 95% of working adults are ready to throw in the towel and join the YOLO economy.

Sheer burnout is at least partly to blame—but here at The SIX, we think there’s more to it.

In a remote or even hybrid workforce, it’s harder to feel the sense of collaboration that once helped us all through the tough times. We don’t feel like we’re “in this together” when we’re sitting alone at our laptops.

Isolation, burnout, and an employee-led job market mean that leaders are being asked to do better. So—will you?

https://hubs.li/H0TpwM20

This post from Adam Grant on the danger of letting the smartest—and, we’d add, the loudest—person in the room control th...
07/27/2021

This post from Adam Grant on the danger of letting the smartest—and, we’d add, the loudest—person in the room control the conversation aligns perfectly with our thoughts on workplace collaboration.

Giving a voice to those who are often overlooked is a massive step toward an inclusive work environment where everyone feels they can both speak and be heard. That’s what Belonging is about, and we can all do a better job of facilitating it.

Next time one or two voices dominate the conversation—even if one of those voices is yours—challenge yourself to ask: “Who has a different insight?” “What’s another perspective?” or “Can we hear from someone who hasn’t spoken yet?”

You never know what you’ll learn.

Diversity is only the first step. The key is to establish a sense of belonging - for every single employee.People who fe...
07/23/2021

Diversity is only the first step. The key is to establish a sense of belonging - for every single employee.

People who feel they belong perform better. Imagine if every single one of your employees felt a sense of belonging AND they were all aligned to the same purpose.

This is the future of collaboration. This is the new triple threat.

Find out how to turn your business into a triple threat organization by reading our article: https://hubs.li/H0SRXWB0

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