COLIN ON CULTURE
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The Six Considerations of Hybrid Working
You don’t go to work, you do it… and for hybrid to be a successful scenario for all involved we are talking about more than a policy tweak.
Six steps you can take to close the culture gap
Don’t wait to start reconnecting your culture. Here’s some simple ideas to bring people together, wherever they are.
How to turn a silo into a subculture
Siloes get a bad rap yet every organisation has them and most teams start as one. Turn the positives characteristics of silos into a vibrant subculture that benefits the entire organisation.
Do your Project Sponsors understand their role?
If we can’t deliver projects we can’t deliver on strategy but the lack of focus on the skills and understanding of the Project Sponsor continues to hold projects back.
Culture Doesn't Stop, Neither Should Your Investment In It
In a crisis your culture is thrown into sharp focus and will determine how well you weather the storms.
Four Ways to Keep Projects Moving in a Hybrid World
We’re working differently but deadlines and delivery still exists and is more important than ever in terms of progress and productivity.
Four Steps To Staying Productive
Set yourself up for a productive day by removing distractions and being realistic about what you can actually get done in a specific time period.
No Connections, No Culture
Get the relationships right and you’ll build a solid foundation for your culture, plus boost productivity
Five Culture Ideas You Can Immediately Implement
If you’re not taking steps to improve your culture, chances are you won’t make the gains you are hoping for. Try something new.
In A Hybrid World, Managers Need To Up Their Game
The way we work has changed so it stands to reason the skills of managers must change too. Many feel, understandably, out of their depth when it comes to remote teams. What can help?
Stop Saying Yes To Everything!
Instead of doing six things badly, get three things done well by prioritising your high value work and productive time - and not saying ‘yes’ doesn’t have to mean ‘no’ (but sometimes the answer is just ‘no’).
No One Cares How Busy You Are
If you’re in back-to-backs all day and don’t have time for lunch, let alone self-development, then it’s time to make your focus productivity and priorities
How Much Baggage Are You Carrying?
We all haul around things we don’t need any more. From emotions and behaviours to possessions and processes; let’s lighten the load.
Your Culture is Already Hybrid
Instead of fixating on the ‘where’ of a hybrid culture, focus on the how…
Does Your Project Approach Favour People or Process?
Consistent project success needs commitment to, and investment in, both technical maturity and emotional maturity. Too much focus on one or the other will result in less delivery and more despair.
Workplace Culture: No Accountability = No Change
Your culture needs to change. You’ve commissioned reviews and reports, but real change starts with people being accountable for the way they behave.
Are You Making Culture Change Easier for Yourself?
What do you do when you don’t know how to do something? Learn. Culture change is no different.
5 Expectations of Leaders Right Now
The leadership traits you needed in 2020 will not be the same ones you need in 2021/2/3 because... guess what... the world and your culture has already changed and will only continue to evolve.
Setting Yourself Up for Culture Success
Harness the power of ‘the fresh start effect’ by making defining your culture a priority.
12 Ways to Build Happiness AND Productivity
They’re not mutually exclusive - quite the opposite as more of one leads to more of the other!