On October 29, 2020
Motivation and Values: Understanding Employee Value Proposition and How it Benefits Your Culture
Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is about defining the very essence of your company and is an integral part of any organization. Simply put – EVP is the overall desirability of a firm in many facets. EVP is essentially the overall experience offered by an employer in exchange for the productivity and performance of an employee.
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On October 2, 2020
Harnessing empathy to decode your colleagues cues
How honed are your antennae? Empathy, or the ability to understand and feel what others experience, is an essential quality to win our ever changing future. For those of us with super sensitive antennae, cues from others as to their emotional state, are readily buzzing, but this is not a given for all. Now in
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On September 2, 2020
How heightening our E.Q. helps us master turbulence
Each time I have observed a mindset shift within myself, or noticed one in others in the workplace, I have also experienced this to be accompanied by a great deal of positive energy and personal well being. These ‘reframes’ or mindset shifts can help people overcome tired and tested relationships, or manifest into a new
On August 18, 2020
Crafting Organizational Culture through Communication- The intergenerational element
There’s no question that the mark Millennial’s (1981- 1996) and Generation Z, (1997- 2012) are making in organisations is increasingly significant. This can be a scary thought for those of us who haven’t quite grasped the concept of sharing our workspace with people we don’t yet understand, raising the question of how to best communicate
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On August 10, 2020
Salvaging spontaneity in the days of COVID – is it possible?
Conversations and casual communication are often when great ideas are formed, prompts for action occur, opportunities arise and collaboration flourishes. For those of us who are hard wired to think creatively, love to brainstorm in the spur of the moment, erupt sometimes erratically, and make things happen ‘ on the hop’, our ability to
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On July 29, 2020
The Case for Curiosity
Curiosity can be defined as the drive to pursue new experiences and information and discover new possibilities. It is a basic human attribute possessed by all of us. The question is- how does this relate to business and why is it important? Being curious and learning something requires us to exercise cognitive muscles that may
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On July 23, 2020
Culture and durability – Will your company’s culture enable success in the Next Now?
Culture is heralded as one of the most important factors for a business’ long-term success – second to the overall business model, of course! But what is it about company culture that will ensure your company’s adaptability, endurance and longevity? Creating a great place to work by building an aligned and motivated team which grows
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On September 18, 2019
Storytelling, a Communication Technique
Why tell stories? People like them. Used well, stories can add enormous impact to your communication. Stories act as powerful guides for behaviour, they teach specific lessons; they are the “glue” that holds the culture of an organisation together. Stories provide a blueprint for the way we are in this place, how we deal with
On August 24, 2019
Theresa Wiseman’s Four Attributes of Empathy
To be able to see the world as others see it – this requires putting our stuff aside to see the situation through the eyes of a loved one. To be nonjudgemental – judgement of another person’s situation discounts the experience and is an attempt to protect ourselves from the pain of the situation. To
On July 13, 2019
Why Self-Awareness Creates a Strong Culture
We all love to think we are embarking on a continuous path of professional development. However, there is a distinct and definite cornerstone to professional development. Naturally, it just happens to be ‘self- awareness’. So how do we know if we are self – aware, and what are the consequences to this ideal state of
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