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The Real Org Chart: How Decisions Actually Move

The Real Org Chart: How Decisions Actually Move

The Real Org Chart: How Decisions Actually MoveSkye van Heyzen
Published on: 20/01/2026

Decisions rarely start in the room. Learn to read the real org chart, involve the right people early, and move work faster without the politics. Includes a 60 second power map reset.

CommunicationLeadershipTeam DynamicsDecision Making
The Rules to Drop in 2026, and What to Run Instead

The Rules to Drop in 2026, and What to Run Instead

The Rules to Drop in 2026, and What to Run InsteadSkye van Heyzen
Published on: 13/01/2026

Stop running last year’s defaults. Swap “agreeable, reliable, available” for “clear, ownership, focus,” and use a 60-second reset to cut rework and speed decisions.

LeadershipProductivitystrategyDecision Making
Stop Hinting, Start Asking: December Rules for Leaders

Stop Hinting, Start Asking: December Rules for Leaders

Stop Hinting, Start Asking: December Rules for LeadersSkye van Heyzen
Published on: 16/12/2025

December compresses work and slows decisions. Use outcome-first updates and clean asks to cut meetings, protect focus time, and stop guesswork turning into rework.

CommunicationLeadershipProductivityDecision Making
From Bottleneck to Green Light: Make Fewer, Better Calls

From Bottleneck to Green Light: Make Fewer, Better Calls

From Bottleneck to Green Light: Make Fewer, Better CallsSkye van Heyzen
Published on: 25/11/2025

Decision load is stealing attention. Use a one-page authority matrix, batch high-stakes reviews, and clear "decision-debt" monthly to raise speed, cut rework, and protect capacity.

LeadershipBurnoutProductivitystrategyOperationsDecision Making