Tag: change
How to Progress While the Rules Are Changing
I was speaking with a high-potential middle manager who’s struggling with a raft of organizational changes including modifications of sales policies, comp plans, and various other crucial aspects of work life. He expressed tremendous frustration... Continue reading
5 Ingredients for a Successful Problem-Solving Recipe
Some business problems are so straightforward they can be solved by the right research; once the facts are available, there’s almost no discussion necessary. When a business problem is complicated and thorny, though, the way... Continue reading
If You Want a Productive Culture, Focus on the People and What They Do
Leading and developing an organizational culture really means leading and developing the people within it. Culture doesn’t change according to your directives while you’re sitting comfortably in your corner office. It’s not enough to espouse... Continue reading
How Strong Culture Makes Everyone Strong
No matter how senior, authoritative, or developmental a leader you are, you can’t manage your organization’s culture alone. You need everyone working together. And although you can discuss culture in detail in the boardroom, that’s... Continue reading
Don’t Talk About Culture. Do Culture. Be Culture.
You won’t build or change an organization’s culture by talking about what it ought to be. Sure, from time to time, you’ll want -- and need -- to emphasize positive aspects of your culture (or... Continue reading
This Is the Truth About Workplace Feedback
Why do so many folks hate feedback so much that they resist giving or receiving it? Most people in the workplace categorize feedback as an uncomfortable, even painful part of work life because of the... Continue reading
How to Respond When Your Culture Is Compelled to Change
Last week’s post talked about how to maintain an organizational culture that you prize. But what if some of your cultural norms aren’t good, healthy, or productive? What if your organization has a history of... Continue reading
How to Keep Culture Strong Even in the Face of Change
How can you maintain your organization’s cultural norms in the face of new demands, like the pressure of market forces or your own internally generated growth? What if you need to be more nimble, flexible,... Continue reading