Saying what needs to be saidAs humans, we have mastered the art of predicting disasters that haven’t happened yet. “This will go badly,” we tell ourselves, rehearsing…17h ago17h ago
The cost of hoveringEvery time a manager looks over someone’s shoulder (physically or metaphorically), a piece of trust evaporates. It’s like pulling threads…1d ago1d ago
ChumocracyOne of the biggest risks to culture is chumocracy. This arises when leaders and managers give preferential treatment to specific people…1d ago1d ago
Indomitable spiritAn indomitable spirit refers to an unyielding and unconquerable nature, characterised by resilience and perseverance in the face of…4d ago4d ago
Strong foundationsFoundations are crucial in construction for several key reasons: they distribute load evenly to protect the structure from sinking or…6d ago6d ago
Busting the silosSilos are seductive. They promise control, efficiency, and neat little boxes where everything makes sense. But they’re lying to you.6d ago6d ago
Bottling a crisis cultureI spoke to a Chief Information Officer recently. When I asked how his team culture was at the minute, he told me of a technology incident…6d ago6d ago
How Politics Affects Working CultureIn my new book Detox Your Culture (available here) I explain how the political and social conditions within one’s own country affect the…Jan 29Jan 29
A Year of Culture ContentContinual evolution and better understanding of people dynamics — regardless of industry, country, politics or social turmoil — is one of…Dec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024
The Dark Side of Workplace Secrecy: Who Really Benefits?In today’s corporate cultures, workplace secrecy has become an increasingly contentious issue. While some organisations justify it under…Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024