Tag Archives: Organisational culture

Why Play Is The Serious Secret To Retaining Top Talent(Forbes)

In the business world, we often mistake professionalism as a synonym for stoicism. We’ve been conditioned to believe that for work to be serious, it must be devoid of joy. But after a decade at Google and now as a leading voice on play in the workplace, Kelsey Kates is challenging that narrative with her […]
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Innovation starts with culture: 7 ways leaders can enable it (FC)

Innovation has become a branding buzzword that businesses apply to anything from a slightly tweaked product to a bug fix. Yet we can still recognize and admire the people and companies that truly embrace it. They’re the ones who take a full step back from a problem, view it from a new angle, and develop a solution […]
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Workplace aggression causes real harm — leaders must take action against it (The Conversation)

Workplace aggression is a pervasive and highly damaging issue that costs organizations billions of dollars annually in lost productivity. Beyond financial losses, it fosters toxic workplace cultures, exposes companies to legal and reputational risks, and causes substantial distress for those who experience or witness it. For years, scholars and practitioners have sought ways to prevent workplace aggression and mitigate its negative consequences. One proposed […]
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Embracing the AI revolution: A holistic approach to workforce transformation(FE)

In the dynamic landscape of the workplace, the infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniably reshaping job roles and necessitating a strategic overhaul of workforce dynamics. Far from being a threat, AI brings unparalleled efficiencies, opening new horizons for job evolution rather than job loss. In this transformation era, organizations must recognize the complications between […]
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New study reveals 4 trends that are affecting the happiness of your employees (Inc)

By Marcel Schwantes Traditional office dynamics have changed drastically in recent years, but some barriers remain steadfast, like the role of the chief executive officer. While today’s CEOs have evolved the conventional power dynamics between the C-suite and the other employees have made minimal progress. The CEO is seen as the face of the company […]
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4 Powerful mindsets that will help you transform company culture for the better (Inc)

Company culture is largely shaped by your company mindset, a set of beliefs and thoughts that determine how employees and leaders make decisions or think about their shortcomings. A mindset can make or break your company culture–a positive one can boost your business to new levels of productivity and profit, while a harmful mindset can […]
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3 Ways senior leaders create a toxic culture (HBR)

by Ron Carucci Whether presiding over the entire company, a function, a region, or a business unit, the people at the top of an organization have a disproportionate level of influence over those they lead. Those further down in the organization look to their leaders for cues on what’s acceptable (and what isn’t), and the […]
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One of our top 2014 MBA theses on organisational values

The impact of organisational values on the transfer of technical and non-technical knowledge in strategic alliances: a comparative study By Sukoluhle Thando Nkala Source: http://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/43982 Abstract: Organisations are faced with the reality of having to compete on the global market. It has therefore become critical now more than ever, for managers of these organisations to adopt […]
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