Posts Tagged ‘change’
The Most Inventive Decade
It would be easy to conclude that we live in a time of unparalleled invention and innovation, especially given the rapid pace of discovery and commercial application of ideas formulated during the last few decades. Looking back into history, though, it would be hard not to agree that the 1880s was one of the most… Continue Reading The Most Inventive Decade
Read MorePushing Back
One of the hallmarks of leadership is having the confidence to push back. In doing so, we give voice to our unique perspective on an issue. When everyone around the table seems to be agreeing on everything, one can surmise that there are differing points of view that are not surfacing. Groupthink can lead a… Continue Reading Pushing Back
Read MoreThe Tip of the Iceberg
Some aspects of organizational culture are visible on the surface, like the tip of an iceberg. Others are implicit and submerged within the organization. Because these ingrained assumptions are tacit and below the surface, they are not easy to see or deal with, although they affect everything the organization does. What are some of the… Continue Reading The Tip of the Iceberg
Read MoreBreaking Bias
The renewed focus on inclusion these days is rooted in increased evidence that organizations that become more diverse, at all levels, increase sales, drive innovation and reduce turnover. My experience has shown me that the more the faces around the table look different from one another, the greater the likelihood we will hear perspectives and… Continue Reading Breaking Bias
Read MoreThe Resiliency Reserve
If there is one thing that organizations are learning in these volatile, uncertain and complex times, it is the importance of both organizational and personal resilience – the ability to withstand shocks, and remain sustainable under prolonged periods of change. Richard Barrett, founder of the Barrett Values Centre, offers the following checklist of actions to… Continue Reading The Resiliency Reserve
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