How to Stop Micromanaging Your Team – Part 2
When I joined a new company, I was introduced to the senior manager of the department during the first few days of the onboarding process. One of the things I learned from him was: “Once you’ve learned how I like to work, then you’ll settle in well.”
What he was saying was: “This is how I like to work and how I like to do things. Learn to be like me, and you’ll fit in well.”
Creating a Collaborative Culture – Part 2
What's the best way to see a person's true character? Take a look at how they work, act, and respond under pressure. It’s the same for a company. One of the best ways to see company culture is to watch how it performs under pressure. The COVID pandemic gave us no better opportunity to see both character and culture under intense pressure...
Creating a Collaborative Culture – Part 1
In my consulting work, I’ve seen firsthand how people are becoming increasingly intolerant of companies without a collaborative culture.
The problem is, an organisation’s culture is often invisible but deeply impactful.
So, let’s take a closer look at corporate culture and explore how we as leaders can shape it to create stronger, more connected teams.
All you can eat buffet
Character and Competence. I’ve just returned from a conference where we had an “all you can eat” style of buffet for every meal. For a few days I was rather like a lottery winner, but with food.