Recognition of the importance of organisational culture seems to be increasing on a daily basis. About time too, as it is clear that strategy and culture go hand-in-hand if business performance is to be managed effectively. Despite this, the majority of leaders tend to focus more on the strategy side of the equation than the … Continue reading Stop just THINKING about culture – 5 simple ACTIONS to take TODAY
Toxic culture is bad for business
“RBS culture labelled ‘toxic’ as bosses are grilled by MPs…” “Unilever threatens to pull advertising spend with tech giants Google, Facebook, and Twitter over toxic culture…” “Game developer Quantic Dream accused of ‘toxic’ and ‘sexist’ working environment…” “Uber’s toxic corporate culture – much more than a PR problem” You don’t have to look far to find … Continue reading Toxic culture is bad for business
Priority Five: Treat people as individuals
Creating labels for different groups of employees doesn’t make it easier to motivate and inspire them. Start understanding and engaging your people as individuals. Most businesses will employ Baby Boomers, Gen X’s, Gen Y’s and Millennials, have full time and part time employees, home-workers and working parents. All these different labels create unnecessary complexity and … Continue reading Priority Five: Treat people as individuals
Priority Four: Create future leaders
Do you know where your future leaders are coming from? Are you comfortable heading into the recruitment market again? Developing your own talent will save money, build reputation and generate value. Few major organisations have an effective pipeline of future talent. The potential in most organisations will never be realised. Here is our 5 step … Continue reading Priority Four: Create future leaders
Priority Three: Collaborate effectively
The world is too complex, too connected and changing too quickly to rely on yesterday’s expertise. Now, more than ever, future success requires the collaboration of the whole team, rather than relying on the knowledge and experience of a few. Becoming a leader doesn’t endow you with the ability to see the future. The title … Continue reading Priority Three: Collaborate effectively
Priority Two: Learn how to lead in uncertain times
The world is complex, the future is uncertain. Despite this people want and need stability, and it is up to leaders to find a way to provide it. Leaders have to get better at dealing with the complexity of modern times and ensuring their teams do the same. There’s no “quick fix”, no “single way”, … Continue reading Priority Two: Learn how to lead in uncertain times