COLIN ON CULTURE
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The problem with ‘family’ cultures
Dysfunction at home should be left there!
The importance of in-person time
Physical togetherness is scientifically important
New manager check list
Get the perfect start to a new job
World vs. work
The factors affecting daily culture
The pressure of sameness
The invisibility of safe approaches
Failure and preparation
Nothing successful was left to chance
Pseudo productivity
Putting on a time-wasting show
The brilliant jerk
Left unchecked they will destroy everything
Finding inspiration
The smallest moments can have the most impact
The culture tax
Patience will always yield better results
Characteristics of successful offsites
Don’t waste your time away from work
Cultural cognitive dissonance
The signs of promises unkept
Stop hiring for culture fit
Look for someone who believes in your values
Belonging requires agency
Giving employees agency is the key to success
Silence is a choice
The consequences of the bystander effect
Hoping for a happy accident
Three requirements of great collaboration
Engagement isn’t HR’s job
Everyone is accountable for engagement
Holding your tongue
Controlling your interruption instinct
Assumptions
Fact is more important than our fiction
Technology reminder
Your tools should serve you