“We’re Lost, But We’re Making Good Time.” This is one of my favorite Mario Morino quotes. It exemplifies one of the bad things that can happen when an organization confuses “activity” with “achievement.” Our culture is partly to blame. Busyness has become a status symbol. In fact, recent research suggests that people who exert high effort are considered “morally … [Read more...] about Your Addiction to Busyness
Culture
Advance Your DEIB Efforts
Are people on your team feeling that they really belong? Many organizations are paying extra attention to their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts. However, recent research from Gallup shows that many Employees are not satisfied with the results. Following are some examples based on surveys of Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) and Employees of the … [Read more...] about Advance Your DEIB Efforts
Improve Your After-Action Reviews
Continuous innovation requires continuous learning. One of the best ways to make sure your organization learns continuously is the consistent and effective use of After-Action Reviews. After-Action Reviews have become popular in organizations. However, they are often done sporadically and superficially. A thorough AAR process can help turn failures into successes and … [Read more...] about Improve Your After-Action Reviews
Build a Culture of Belonging
We all want to create a workplace where everyone feels that they belong and are included. It is the right thing to do, and it certainly improves teamwork. But exactly how do we do this? A recent article from Harvard Business Review provides some insights. First, when we say “belonging,” we mean that people feel: *Seen for their unique contributions *Connected to … [Read more...] about Build a Culture of Belonging
Culture & Leadership
Does your culture support your purpose and strategy? Do you have a “strong” culture that is clear to everyone in the organization? Peter Drucker is famously attributed as saying: Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast. A poor and/or weak culture can undermine your grandest of plans. And culture is a direct result of leadership. This may be your wake-up call. How … [Read more...] about Culture & Leadership