COLIN ON CULTURE
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5 Phrases Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Consistently Use
Of course you must back them up with your behaviours, but with a little effort and intent you can role model humanity at work!
3 Simple Culture Hacks to Kickstart Your Productivity
Bank some of your precious time and attention in the name of productivity with these three habits
How are you rebuilding camaraderie?
It’s an old word with current relevance as we strive to create connections, goodwill and trust in our cultures and teams.
One Resolution Every Manager Can Make
What happens when you flip your mindset and start rooting for people instead of looking for division?
Your 2022 focus should be on the great attraction
Instead of worrying about who you might lose, get busy creating a culture people want to be part of.
Six 2022 Decisions You Can Make Now!
Don’t wait, don’t hesitate - reflect on how you want 2022 to look for you and your culture - and start creating it with these key decisions.
Is your culture values-written or values-driven?
Values are statements that the culture holds to be true and an agreement of how they'll work together. They provide emotional direction and have to be specific to what the organisation and its people believe.
Attrition Can Be a Positive Thing
Not all resignations are created equal. Understand why people are leaving and you’ll be able to recognise when it’s a necessary - and even good - thing or if there’s something you need to do about it.
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