COLIN ON CULTURE
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Grey hair, golden outputs
Forward-thinking companies implement age-friendly programmes, recognising the value older employees can add
The Middle Management Crisis
Almost under performing culture that I work with has one thing in common, a crisis in middle management. And yet, middle managers themselves, are often not to blame for this situation, despite being an easy target.
Friendships at work are optional
Friendships can greatly benefit teamwork, but respecting each other is more important
Things Don't Always Get Better
Middle-aged men often hide their struggles behind the phrase, "Things can only get better," but the truth is, real change requires vulnerability and seeking help. Your well-being matters—don’t suffer in silence.
Beyond National Food Days
Celebrating diversity with food is just the beginning. True cultural empathy involves understanding the stories, values, and communication styles that shape your colleagues. Let’s dive deeper to build stronger, more empathetic teams.
Another Way
Someone recently said, "Everything is negative these days." I disagreed. While negativity is everywhere, we become what we consume
Pranks
April Fools' Day is all about fun and pranks, but are they suitable for the workplace?
The things vibrant cultures do (that you can copy)
Listen and be inspired by what organisations with vibrant cultures do and you can too!
Leading on and off the field
Sports is starting to take culture seriously and if teams want to see sustained performance it’s important that more follow St Helens’ lead.
It’ll never be us
Toxic culture is every organisation’s biggest risk. Toxic cultures harm humans, results and reputations. But they are preventable.
Anomie
Anomie is ‘a lack of rules’ and it's the silent killer of great work. It's what happens when nobody knows which standards matter anymore.
Truth without the thorns
Lose the jargon and communicate with directness because when your team know where they stand they feel safer.
Laughter
Life can be a pretty serious business so take the opportunity to lean in to laughter. It’s good for you!
Facts matter
When leaders make decisions based on facts they build trust and reinforce the culture they want to see.
Emotionally excellent
It takes more than technical skills to build a team and create a culture.
Effective communication
When you have mastered a clear message you have a skill that you will use every day.
Subcultures the catalyst for change
By understanding and nurturing subcultures, organisations can drive culture change and improve overall employee engagement
Won’t AI just make employees lazy?
To be successful, AI implementation must be part of a broader evolution of the existing culture, with good practice principles agreed in advance.
Space for everyone
We don’t all work the same so why do we persist with culture killing monolithic office spaces?
Communication: the key to success
Communication permeates every aspect of our working lives. From explaining strategies, crafting compelling presentations and negotiating deals to resolving conflicts and building trust-based relationships. Effective communication shapes outcomes at every turn.