COLIN ON CULTURE
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2025 culture review
The culture past and future
The out of office email
Keep it short and simple
Assuming trust
Belief in ability shouldn’t have to be earned
The importance of a team charter
Documentation provides accountability
Harmony is the enemy of delivery
Nice feels safe, but it’s not productive
Committing to the future
Invest now and profit later
Respectful celebrations
‘Tis not the season to act inappropriately
Urgency culture
Urgent feels productive. It isn’t
Treating employees with kindness
Being human with those here to help you
Hitting milestones
Targets are the heartbeat of goal delivery
Maverick leadership
Non-conformist leaders inspire new ways of working
Early curiosity
Before you commit, experiment
Check and re-check
Quality requires an attention to detail
Understanding subcultures
How day-to-day culture is broken down
The personal touch
Human interaction is critical for retention
Is your messaging positive or negative?
Do your words inspire action or apathy?
Getting better
Focus on the micro-improvements you can make
Don’t lose hope
When you stop caring, the culture stagnates
Forming, storming, norming, performing?
How to achieve consistent performance
Getting started
Change occurs when small actions are taken