Dear CHRO: AI Just Changed Your Job Description

At the 2025 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, the agenda was clear: AI is here, it’s accelerating, and CIOs are being asked to lead the charge. But as I listened to session after session, a different question began to emerge for me: Where is HR in all of this? Because while CIOs may be in the […]

Procrastination, Emotional Regulation & Reframing  

Procrastination is a common struggle many people face, particularly in the context of modern, mentally demanding jobs. But what is the underlying cause, and how can individuals effectively address it?   This term, defined as the act of delaying or postponing tasks, often manifests as a form of dread when faced with a task, leading to […]

Embrace Less to Achieve Better: Uncover the Power of Essentialism

Are you caught in the constant routine of a hectic work life, drowning in a sea of endless tasks? Are you back from vacation only to find yourself plunging back into complaints about overwhelming projects, unmet objectives, and unsparing stress impacting your mental and physical well-being? Does the thought of switching jobs frequently cross your […]

Common Agile Myths Debunked

While many in the business world talk about Agile ways of working, how accurate is the information we think we know? Are you confusing Agile myths with reality?

The Art of Compassionate Leadership

In high achievement cultures where people are held accountable for delivering on time and their results, there is generally a misconception about what it takes to lead and inspire others. At Axialent, we find leaders who practice compassionate leadership, rather than an iron fist, are more likely to get the results they want.

Part 2 – The Next 100 Days of a New Leadership Team

In this second article of a 3 part series, we explain the focus of the next 100 days of the new leadership team in its safe descent back to base camp. Given the importance of the next steps and inspired by Fred Kofman’s Four D’s, which he described in his book “The Meaning Revolution”, we work to ensure that teams return from a powerful offsite in a masterful way.

Emotional Intelligence in times of COVID-19

Research shows that rates of depression, stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress have risen significantly in the last year. As organizations and leaders, how can we provide the support our people need and access our own emotional intelligence in times of COVID-19?

The Agile Mindset – What you need to BE Agile

Whatever the reason, adopting an Agile mindset is a key part of setting out on the Agile journey. BE the agility you want to see in your organization. Agile is not a destination, it is a mindset and a way of working together.

Getting Nuts with Innovation: Embedding Innovation in Your Organization

Embedding innovation into an organization requires collaboration and asking for help. It’s not a job that can be done alone.

Leading Inclusively: The Balance Between Agility and Inclusion

We expect leaders to move quickly and decisively, demonstrating agility when responding to challenging situations and emerging opportunities. At the same time, they are expected to foster a culture where every person feels valued, included, and connected. How can we manage the balance between agility and inclusion?