If strategy is the logic and purpose of an organisation, then it is the board's role to lead the development of an entity's purpose, working alongside management.
So what is the role of foresight in Strategy and how does this assist organisations to focus away from the short-term?
Read MoreWell life certainly seems busier under Level 3, more cars on the road, more posts on Facebook of takeaway coffees, and more business zoom meetings.
Yet even with all this “busy – ness”, we still need to ensure that we keep our eye on the things that matter, such as how we are portrayed in the media and whether this is aligned with our Culture.
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If we had too much on our minds to be thinking about organisational culture last week in Level 4, then we definitely have too much now as we prepare for Level 3. Right?
No. Culture is everything. It drives everything you do and more right now.
Read MoreFollowing on from my thoughts on Agility, Culture and COVID, my focus today is on how your organisation’s systems work alongside your Culture, and the impact of COVID19.
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Read MoreWe have so much to worry about right now. Culture is one of the last things we need to add to the list. Isn’t it?
Surely it’s just a “nice to have” as we struggle with such things as maintaining the health, safety and well-being of our workforce, our supply chain, and our relevance to our international customers and markets.
No. Culture is everything right now.
Read MorePip Muir’s report on NZ Football is finally out and unfortunately it doesn’t sound like happy reading, with allegations of bullying and harassment being used in an attempt to gain high performance.
After nearly 30 years working with organisations to transform and embed appropriate cultures, aligned to the organisation’s purpose, have a read about our advice to NZ Football…
Read MoreThere’s a significant challenge looming – just 29% of the younger workforce are engaged in their jobs. The problem will be exacerbated when we add the complexity of multi-generational workforces and “young ones” coming into our post-industrial organisations, expecting organisations of tomorrow.
Read MoreWe need to rethink how we consider employee engagement. We can all read the research on the relationship between employee engagement and productivity, but in today’s world, we need to look at it from another perspective: the power of social media and the consumer.
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Do you focus on the fact that in the future most businesses will face major recruitment challenges and talent shortages, that there is a forecast of mass unemployment and growing inequality? Or do you focus on what we need to do now to prepare ourselves, our people and our organisations for this future which is waiting at our doorstep. Our response is critical to how we plan and how we frame the questions needed to prepare for this new future.
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I believe our young people, as a result of so many factors outside of their control, face some very specific challenges as they join the workforce. Much has been written about their need to feel like they are having an impact; their need to be constantly be connected; and their need for constant recognition and instant gratification.
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