Change must be PLANNED, MANAGED, AND MONITORED
Change must be PLANNED, MANAGED, AND MONITORED. Do not expect your employees to simply spring into action and adopt change readily. Any change must deliver real value. It is useful to explain the change as a ‘Performance’ issue that will benefit in clear and tangible ways. This will help your change communication and effect your […]
Sometimes change in a crisis is just what you need to consider a paradigm shift
Banzai’s calendar is heavily booked with virtual events, including for big tech names Google and Hitachi after losing their entire sales pipeline. How did they do it? Nobody knew if face-to-face gatherings would be back to normal in a few weeks, or months. Joe Davy was concerned especially with only 13% of company revenue coming […]
Guiding Teams through Pandemic Depression
During these challenging times, some may have been blessed to continue working at their workplace or from home, but have been sacrificing their privacy & comfort throughout the pandemic. Others, lost their jobs. Leaders are responsible for their team in the workplace. However, they need guidance beyond office walls and industrial workspaces. Take care of […]
Great teams don’t happen by chance
Great teams don’t happen by chance. In order to reach a certain level of performance, teams develop through stages. Consistent performance as a fully functioning team will not be achieved just because the organisation has talented people working in the same department. After assembling people to work together, they are merely a “group” unless they […]
CPC Roadmap
The 2006 movie The Prestige – features Hugh Jackman – Christian Bale and Scarlett Johannsen in a story about 2 rival magicians who try to out-do each other’s magic tricks. Michael Caine plays a mentor and explains the three parts of a magic trick – using the disappearing bird trick. Part one is the pledge, […]
Effective Communication: Filling management gaps to survive the ongoing Pandemic
For certain, we are still in the process of adjusting to the “new normal”. And this will continue. There are still gaps in perspectives that “test” the capabilities of our leaders. Leaders must develop new conversational habits in the virtual work arrangement according to The CreatingWE® Institute. This is to establish a culture that would […]
Just saw an article in INC. about the current MacDonald’s CEOS’ current challenge.
Just saw an article in INC. about the current MacDonald’s CEOS’ current challenge. “this isn’t about McDonald’s hamburgers, or menu changes, or technology. Instead, it’s about McDonald’s culture. The previous CEO was removed after an indiscretion and it seems a culture has emerged that is both undesirable and not producing the right business results. Boeing, […]
HBR Tip of the day. Leaders, Don’t Just Respond to the Moment (they) Plan for the Future
HBR Tip of the day. Leaders, Don’t Just Respond to the Moment (they) Plan for the Future When you’re in the midst of a crisis, it can be hard to think past your short-term response. But, as a leader, your primary focus needs to be on the long term. After all, it’s your job to […]
This is a time when dealing with work and life challenges are equally demanding
This is a time when dealing with work and life challenges are equally demanding. It can be stressful and fatiguing. Managers would do well to moderate their expectations. As Rebecca Zucker notes in a recent HBR article, “To be clear, adjusting expectations is not to suggest that managers shirk responsibilities or be lax, or that […]
Consistent Performance is what sets a good company apart from the rest
Consistent Performance is what sets a good company apart from the rest. To maintain this level, they must focus on 3 things, Strategy, Capability & Culture. Strategic planning gives a clear purpose to the organization. Fundamentally, it’s about where you are now, where do you wish to be? And how do you plan to get […]
What is your sense of your organisation’s culture right now?
What is your sense of your organisation’s culture right now? If your culture is poor, you will not get consistent performance, which in turn drives improved productivity and profitability. Evolving a positive work culture is crucial. Don’t make assumptions about your culture without making a proper assessment. Without the right tools and expertise, you are […]