The Difference Between Responsibility and Accountability in Leadership
The Difference Between Responsibility and Accountability in Leadership Think back to a time when seemingly small decisions impacted thousands of people. Situations have ended with decreased profits, major transitions, and employee downsizing. You may have a government agency accusing one party of negligence and another stakeholder pointing their finger at independent contractors that were hired […]
3 Benefits of Developing Coaches Within Your Organization
3 Benefits of Developing Coaches Within Your Organization Good leadership is about more than just developing strategies and delegating tasks. Excellent leaders are skilled at helping others gain new skills and guiding them on a path that leads to performing better and reaching personal goals. When this aligns with organizational goals, everybody wins: Employees enjoy […]
8 Principles for Leading Successful Organizational Change
8 Principles for Leading Successful Organizational Change Change affects all organizations. It’s inevitable, and it can occur internally or as a result of market or industry change. Leading change effectively is not only necessary for survival, but it’s also a requirement for building and maintaining a competitive advantage. Towers e Watson research found that companies […]
What is Corporate Culture?
What is Corporate Culture? Culture is the sum total of all the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of individuals within the organization. In the words of Eagle’s Flight founder and CEO Phil Geldart, author of Culture Transformation: Purpose, Passion, Path, culture isn’t just what people do in general; it is “more closely aligned to what the […]
5 Ways to Prepare Your Team for Organizational Change
5 Ways to Prepare Your Team for Organizational Change Change leadership is more than managing changes in company processes or tools; it is leading employees through the waters of change. Because it affects everyone, leading change requires the buy-in and support of all employees impacted by the change. They need to know what to expect, […]
Top 5 Skills Needed to Successfully Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace
Top 5 Skills Needed to Successfully Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace Everyone experiences some kind of conflict in the workplace at some point. Something which Covid has added a realm of complexity to, to not only detect, but also resolve. Conflict can arise in many situations, but disagreements with coworkers commonly cause interpersonal strife. In […]
The Characteristics of a High-Performance Culture
The Characteristics of a High-Performance Culture A high-performance culture helps the organization achieve high levels of performance and results consistently over time. It’s no wonder then that building a high-performance culture is a chief goal for many organizations as it can mean the difference between stagnation and growth, competitiveness and being left behind. Regardless of […]
How to Tell Your Team That Organizational Change Is Coming
How to Tell Your Team That Organizational Change Is Coming Effective organizational change requires buy-in and support from all employees. To be adequately prepared for change, employees need to know what to expect and how to react to change. Otherwise, change can be overwhelming and unnerving. Strong communication can help employees prepare for change, and […]
What is a Culture Transformation, Exactly?
What is a Culture Transformation, Exactly? Whether an organization’s employees and leadership realize it or not, every organization has a culture. It’s defined by what the people of the organization do—culture is the sum of all behaviors. Do employees go out of the way to help each other? Is there a unified approach to the […]
How to Break Down Organizational Silos and Make Collaboration Happen
How to Break Down Organizational Silos and Make Collaboration Happen The relentless pace of change in the corporate world today requires organizational teams to work together to support a collaborative and innovative culture. However, the existence of complex hierarchies and matrixed reporting relationships often allows organizational silos to grow, which can impede the very collaboration […]