Disagreements in the workplace are common, and to the extent that disagreements reveal useful differences of opinion, can be constructive and useful in creating a successfully diverse workplace, if managed well. Unfortunately, not all disagreements or personality differences are expressed or managed effectively. And this often leads to fractured work relationships, damaged wellbeing and… Continue reading Workplace Conflict – when can it go from bad to worse?
I ran the last session from a leadership development programme last week. I always ask people what have they been doing differently since the last session and what has worked. This time just everybody said listening more to their people (and a few listening more at home) and described the positive impact that had on… Continue reading What are you really listening for?
We often think building better habits comes down to willpower. But research suggests something more powerful: self-awareness. Despite 95% of people believing they’re self-aware, only about 12% truly are. The gap matters—because without awareness, many of our daily behaviours run on autopilot, making change difficult. [greatergoo…rkeley.edu] The article highlights a few key insights: You can’t… Continue reading Why self-awareness is the real driver of lasting habits
A thought-provoking article challenging the common assumption: that layoffs improve performance. The reality? Research shows layoffs rarely deliver sustained financial gains—and often create deeper problems. Leading organisational psychology researchers like Wayne Casio conclude – restructures should be the last tool we reach for, not the first. What’s the real impact? Short-term cost savings can… Continue reading Layoffs: a tool of last resort
In the late 1800’s Max Weber coined the term ‘the Iron Cage of Bureaucracy’ for the human tendency to focus on the process or activity – not what we are trying to achieve or why we are doing it. Despite the knowledge of the problem being around for a long time most organisations unintentionally… Continue reading Focus if more important now than ever!
This is a great article taping into some of the key things leaders do to burn trust and what they can do to build it. Building trust can be achieved by: Measuring trust and acting on the measure Taking the time to explain why a decision was made results in 4.3x more trust. We… Continue reading How to build trust
