Savvy leaders shape the culture of their company to drive innovation. They know that it’s culture—the values, norms, unconscious messages, and subtle behaviors of managers and employees —that often limits performance. These invisible forces are often responsible for the failure of organizational change efforts. The trick? Design the interplay between the company’s explicit strategies and […]
Working as a management consultant is not only about applying standards and implementing frameworks, it is mainly about change management. I will tell you why. When a consultant applies standards for whatever the reason was, he/she changes the status quo of this specific organization, hence changing the current situation. That means going through a challenge, […]
What is Discipline? A mode of life in accordance with rules. Order maintained by control. To bring under control. Instruction. To improve by corrective and penal methods. Why Do We Need Discipline? Maintain control. Maintain standards. Safeguard staff. Safeguard property. Maintain efficiency. Organizational success. The purpose of a disciplinary procedure is to ensure all employees […]
Its back! And rightfully so…What is organizational culture? Exactly. Culture can be tough to define as it reveals itself in various ways in each organization. But, generally speaking, organizational culture is the way that employees behave with one another, from the CEO to the front facing team members. Think about when you first arrive at […]
Crises are of often a trigger to business opportunities, innovation and sometimes to major shifts in the way we define being human, and COVID-19 is no exception. This epidemic forced organizations all over the world to step out of their comfort zone and adopt new strategies to survive in this rapidly changing environment. In doing […]
Far from being a luxury, the notion of achieving an optimal work-life balance has become a key goal for working professionals worldwide. In the Middle East, professionals are quite clear about their priorities: they want, first and foremost, a better work-life balance. Whether it is to spend more time with family and friends or on […]
Diversity represents the unique values, culture and characteristics of all individuals. Elements of diversity in every organization include ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, income and age. What are the barriers in organizations that prevent a more balanced workforce? Limiting area of consideration. Lack of diverse applicant pool in STEM positions. Lack of diversity in the senior […]
Employee empowerment has been defined in many ways but generally means the process of allowing employees to have input and control over their work, and the ability to openly share suggestions and ideas about their work and the organisation as a whole. Empowered employees are generally seen to be more committed, loyal and conscientious. Empowerment […]
I put in many a year as an IT project manager. It took me quite a few of those years before I learnt that the key to empowering a team is: You let them get on with the job. For the sake of brevity, let’s assume that the team is made of reasonably competent people […]
Paving the way for a positive working relationship with a new employee needs to start before they take up post. On their first day of work a new employee should feel supported, informed, part of a team and set up for success. Here I’m selecting the best elements of on-boarding programmes from financial services, the […]
