How can we create organizational cultures that enable shared and agile approaches to enacting significant and enduring departures from the shackles of the status quo? This is Part VIII of a series on 9 Cultural Norms That Foster Continuous Change, Improvement and Innovation. These are cultural attributes whose inculcation I have learned in my years as a serial Change Master™, are the…
This is the post-pandemic world, and the Great Resignation is upon us. If we don’t make the necessary changes, the chances of the highest-ever attrition rate and customer churn can become a reality. Our intention is not to scare everybody out of their wits about the future of their stable or unstable organization. We intend to make new world enhancements…
For organizations to stay ahead of their competition and avoid customer churn, it is often necessary to ride the early waves of new innovations and take calculated risks to increase the chances of progressively better returns on investments. Such change can however cause inefficiencies if not disruptions to normal operating processes and procedures in the short term. Focus must therefore…
How can we create organizational cultures that enable shared and agile approaches to enacting significant and enduring departures from the shackles of the status quo? This is Part VII of a series on 9 Cultural Norms That Foster Continuous Change, Improvement and Innovation. These are cultural attributes whose inculcation I have learned in my years as a serial Change Master™, are the…
How can we create corporate cultures that enable shared and agile approaches to enacting significant and enduring departures from the shackles of the status quo? I’m currently writing a series on the subject, 9 Cultural Norms That Foster Continuous Change, Improvement and Innovation. These are cultural attributes whose inculcation I have learned in my more than 20 years as a…
“The best way to prove the clearness of your mind, is by showing its faults; as when a stream discovers the dirt at the bottom, it convinces us of the transparency and purity of water.” In part five of my series, “9 Cultural Norms That Foster Continuous Change and Innovation," we look at Transparent Communication. Studies show that great leaders…
“We are what we repeatedly do.” (Aristotle) How can we create corporate cultures that enable a shared and agile approach to enacting significant and enduring departures from the shackles of the status quo? I’m currently writing a series on the subject, 9 Cultural Norms That Foster Continuous Change and Improvement. These are cultural attributes that I have learned in my…
“Resilience often entails responding well to an external event. Adaptability moves us from enduring a challenge to thriving beyond it. We don’t just “bounce back” from difficult situations – we “bounce forward” into new realms, learning to be more adaptable as circumstances evolve and change….” (McKinsey). How can we create corporate cultures that enable a shared and agile approach to…
The second in a series featuring seven cultural norms that foster continuous change and innovation, this post empowers you to harness the power of a results-focused culture. For a quick review, the seven cultural norms whose inculcation are most predictive of the successful execution of disruptive departures from the status quo follow: Unwavering Commitment Results Focus Resiliency Innovative Thinking &…
“The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be.” – Reid Hoffman, co-founder LinkedIn In my 20 years of experience as a speaker, author, and serial Change Master, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative nature of cultivating a strong organizational culture – one that is conducive to the…
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