COLIN ON CULTURE
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Facts matter
When leaders make decisions based on facts they build trust and reinforce the culture they want to see.
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.
The quote that never was
In every office, every sports team, every startup, every Fortune 500 company, we've seen it happen. The perfect strategy, meticulously planned, beautifully presented... and it falls flat. Not because the strategy was wrong, but because the people weren't ready.
How to measure your culture (in a meaningful way)
Traditional employee engagement surveys are so narrow in focus it’s like trying to understand a complex ecosystem by only studying one species. We need to broaden our lens. Introducing the Five Cultures Quiz.
4 Signs of Culture Window Dressing
Does the culture you are projecting to the outside world correlate with your employees’ experiences? When you window dress your culture you are creating a disconnect that will ultimately play out across the entire organisation and its performance.
Does your organisation suffer from initiative-itis?
Too much on your plate? It’s time for some prioritisation and to let go of non-strategic ‘initiatives’