Whether we like it or not, most of the time our organisations are going through some sort of change or transformation. Sometimes the process is smooth and easy, but most of the time it is difficult and fraught with resistance. So what can we learn from organisations who have successfully …
I’m a Better Person Because I Work For This Organisation
Sunday, January 4, 2015Much has been written about the work/life balance, or trade-off, where one always seems to win at the expense of the other. However there are companies that are refuting this and instead are seeking to become entities where the continuous development of every employee is the critical ingredient for the …
Chaos!
Sunday, December 7, 2014Chances are some of you will have just had a shiver run down your spine and your blood pressure rise. Others of you will be feeling exhilarated and eagerly anticipating what lies ahead. The mere thought of chaos polarises people between these extremes. Because organisations are typically moving from one …
Workers Getting “Even”
Sunday, November 23, 2014We know that change in the workplace causes stress for employees, which can manifest itself in destructive behaviours like ‘go slows’, long lunches, and stealing office supplies. All of these things cost the business in terms of both finances and productivity. Typically advice to managers is to weather the initial …