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How an Organization is Like an Orchestra
Not too long ago, I met with a group of musicians to “jam,” or improvise together after a while. In our eclectic group was a guitarist, a Middle Eastern drummer, a jazz pianist, and two vocalists(one of them myself). We had all never played together before. We were...
What Neuroscience Tells Us About the Future of Work
When we think about the future of work, we often think about AI, big data, and machine learning. We know that our abilities in these fields will deliver high returns as we build our careers. Yet, with the rapidly changing pace of technology, the ability to support...
The X-Factors for Diverse and Inclusive Leadership
It’s no surprise that numerous studies have shown the link between the lack of a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and employee turnover. And with turnover costing US companies $1T annually, inclusion is an area that leaders can’t afford to overlook. To...
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15 Things to Consider to Develop a Winning People Strategy
A thriving organization depends so much on its people . And yet, developing a strong people strategy and culture is unfortunately often an afterthought for companies. The issue of finding and developing the right talent is often looked at too simplistically....
Is Your Organization Too Structured or Too Agile? Here’s How to Fix It.
There are so many gifts being ordered on Amazon right now that your doorbell might ring to notify you of a new package before you finish reading this article. As many of us stayed home this holiday season, Amazon continued to set holiday shopping records. The...
Why is DEI so Hard?
Reason #1: The Definition — DEI is More. Today, in spite of all our society has been through, we talk about diversity in a very limited fashion. That’s why it becomes a box to check rather than an actual strategic imperative. Did we hire enough black people? LGBT...
5 Ways to Measure Organizational Culture
Culture has long been a favorite corporate buzzword — along with “agile,” “diversity,” “customer-centric,” among other favorites. But these terms, over time, become so overused that we almost forget what they mean and how they impact us. They become boxes to...
What is the Lack of Organizational Alignment Costing You?
The key to organizational effectiveness is alignment: across people, across data, across tools, and across KPIs. And organizational alignment depends on timely, clear, and relevant communication. Problems show up when we rely on the human alone to enable this...