COLIN ON CULTURE
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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?
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.
Proper work
The real question isn't whether today's workers are doing proper work. The real question is whether today's leaders are creating proper working environments.
The Dark Side of Workplace Secrecy: Who Really Benefits?
Transparency isn't just a buzzword - it's a business imperative. Secretive cultures lead to reduced collaboration, decreased trust, lower team performance, and killed innovation. Are you protecting power structures at the expense of your employees?
4 Ways to Jazz Up Your Culture
A recent trip to a legendary London music venue was a demonstration of what it takes to be - and stay - at the stop of your game. Here's how you can tune up your culture with inspiration from Ronnie Scott's.
The Great Leadership Delusion
Instead of falling for the leadership industrial complex, organisations should be doubling down on developing foundational skills for middle managers. It's the supervisors, team leads, and mid-level managers who shape the day-to-day experience for most employees.
Is your culture slowly rotting?
The signs of a toxic culture are there if you’re willing to look. And then you must take action to stop the rot.
Managers - Are You Making Time for Culture?
Managers are pulled in multiple directions - often by things that are never covered in the job description. Building a high performing culture will help balance the demands and bring ownership to the team.
Is Too Much Culture Stuff a Bad Thing?
If your culture ‘stuff’ is getting in the way of your culture evolution then it’s time to simplify by focussing on what really matters and making sure you move from ticking boxes to taking ownership.
The importance of building a speak up culture
Leaders are good at telling people to speak up, but often don’t do anything with the information. Here are my insights into how to create a true 'speak up' culture.
Lazy Communication Hurts Culture
Communication is an important culture conduit that we often get very wrong.
By putting just a little more thought and intent into our communication we can build bridges rather than put up walls.