Meeting rooms: Where productivity goes to die
What if saying 'no' to a meeting today could save your organisation time and money tomorrow? And if it was so easy, why aren't organisations doing that? Welcome to the Great Meeting Revolution where the rules are thrown into the air, featuring case studies from Dropbox and Asana.
From Structure to Strategy: Work Advisory meets Organisational Design
Looking to understand the winning combination of Work Advisory and Organisational Design? Think of them as a dynamic soccer duo in your business, where Work Advisory is the motivating coach, nurturing collaboration and teamwork, and Organisational Design is the playbook, defining structure and roles. Dive into the full article to explore how these two vital concepts can shape your company's impact.
The Science of Mattering: Why Feeling Significant is so Significant
Mattering is more than a personal desire; it's a communal need that profoundly impacts wellbeing. Modern People Advisory Board Member Zach Mercurio explores this intricate connection, revealing how mattering fosters self-worth, motivation, and mental health. In our schools, workplaces, and broader society, the recognition of mattering is an essential endeavor, shaping our lives and nurturing a more empathetic and interconnected world.
The New World of Work: Redefining Organisational Design
Explore the New World of Work, a transformative journey reshaping organisational design and corporate culture. From red to teal stages of development, discover how companies are evolving with New Work practices. Learn about the contrast between Theory X and Theory Y mindsets, influencing everything from leadership to employee well-being.
“I WANT to like this person…”
Connecting with team members we don’t really ‘click’ with can be challenging. In this #asktheteam article, we'll share some of the practices you can apply as a leader to break down barriers, create better connections, and to unleash the true potential of your team members; regardless of how you felt about them before.
Maslow's Hierarchy is Ageing: Social Is One of the Most Important Things
Renowned social neuroscience researcher Matthew Lieberman reveals that authentic relationships are the cornerstone of our survival and well-being. Find out how leaders can harness the power of social connections to create thriving work environments that enhance productivity, satisfaction, and overall happiness.
Demystifying Promotions: Use The 5 C's to Guide Your Decision
Promotions are exciting chapters in our team's growth and our team members' lives. But how can we turn the page when we're not sure if the story is ready to unfold? We've developed the 5 C's of Purposeful Promotion to make things a little easier for you to identify when those crucial pieces are falling into place.
#CrackingTheCode
Interested in creating positive social and environmental impacts through technology? This year's International Women's Day theme, #CrackingTheCode, encourages businesses and organisations to do just that. By leveraging technology, companies can contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and promote gender diversity and inclusion. Find out how you can #CrackTheCode this International Women's Day.
The Secret to Harmonious Work Relationships
As Valentine's Day approaches, it's the perfect time to think about how we show love and appreciation at work. Just like in our personal relationships, it's important to understand how different people feel valued and appreciated at work. That's where the "five love languages" come in.
Take Your Values OFF the Wall
Not necessarily in a literal sense, but how are you embedding your values in the day-to-day?
Company values can easily be perceived as tokenistic and top down, viewed as shallow marketing material, or understood as the responsibility of only the Human Resources team.
Your Questions Answered: Remote and Hybrid Work
While working online and remotely has become the new normal in the past couple of years, it takes more than functional technology to let go of decades of patterning and come into flow as a collective.
Build an Innovation Culture without the Burnout
Recently, MIT Researchers revealed a link between innovative companies and high turnover – even when people are highly engaged. So why the turnover?
Your Behaviours are Your Culture
Organisational Values represent the beliefs that guide and motivate us as a business. They should be unique, actionable, representative, and empowering. They should help your organisation to thrive. Behaviours support your values. They are the practical application of your values – translating them into day-to-day actions.
It’s Time for your Regular Culture Pulse Check
How’s your culture tracking?
Now is the perfect time to reflect on what worked well within your business empowering your people to thrive, and to reflect on any areas you’re stuck in survival mode.
Put a finger on the pulse of your organisation’s culture.