Global ACII “Accelerating Continuous Improvement & Intelligence” – Personal Disciplines
Ian Erskine — Managing Director & CEO, ACI Global & e-Quip
How much can our everyday habits, attitudes and behaviours influence how we work, lead and grow?
In his 95th Xraised conversation, Ian Erskine, Managing Director and CEO of ACI Global and e-Quip, continues the Global ACII discussion with Xraised host Myles by looking at personal disciplines and their role in emotional intelligence, leadership and continuous improvement. Drawing on more than four decades of experience in organisational quality, people development and performance improvement, Ian explores why understanding ourselves is an important first step towards developing stronger people and organisations.
Ian discusses how everyday behaviours can reveal whether someone manages themselves effectively, from how they respond to change and pressure to how they communicate, work with others and approach new challenges. He also highlights the importance of getting induction and onboarding right, understanding individual strengths and weaknesses, and recognising when someone may be struggling, disengaged or pushed beyond their limits.
The conversation then introduces seven key areas connected to personal behaviour and development: adjustment, ambition, sociability, sensitivity, prudence, inquisitiveness and learning approach. He explains how these areas can help people better understand their natural tendencies, identify potential blind spots and turn weaknesses into opportunities for growth.
He explores the value of honesty, personal responsibility and constructive feedback. He also shares why leaders should be open to learning from their teams, how psychological safety can encourage people to speak honestly, and why personal disciplines should not remain an individual concern but become part of the wider organisational culture.
At the heart of the discussion is a simple idea: continuous improvement begins with the individual. When people understand themselves and take responsibility for their actions, they can contribute to stronger leadership, safer workplaces, better performance and sustained organisational success.
Learn more about ACI Global at https://www.aciglobal.com.au/ and their e-Quip software at https://e-quip.com/.
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