Blame, Excuse and Denial

Blame, Excuse and Denial

Blame, Excuse and Denial In human behaviour, Blame, Excuse, and Denial (BED) often tempt us to externalise problems that should rightfully be internalised. These tendencies, deeply ingrained within us, serve as defence mechanisms, shielding us from the discomfort of owning up to our responsibilities. Research in psychology sheds light on these behavioural patterns, revealing their

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Culture Series: The Impact of Communication Practices on Culture

Culture Series: The Impact of Communication Practices on Culture Picture Credit: https://shorturl.at/8h0U9   In my interactions with many clients, I have realized how many organizations downplay the importance of organization-wide communication practices. Effective communication is and will remain the cornerstone of a thriving organizational culture. For many organizations, communication may mean sending out emails for

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Culture Series: Interplay Between Employee Engagement and Organizational Culture

Culture Series: Interplay Between Employee Engagement and Organizational Culture Picture: https://rb.gy/mgj8ba   I have often debated whether an organization’s culture drives employee engagement or the other way around. And depending upon the context, I concur that the relationship between employee engagement and organizational culture is often dynamic and reciprocal. While engaged employees contribute to a

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Why Some Leaders Shy Away from Coaching

In the last couple of decades, coaching has emerged as a vital tool for personal and professional growth. In my role as a Coach, I have witnessed a notable number of leaders resist engaging in coaching despite its proven benefits. I feel that this reluctance may often stem from any of the following – #

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The Airbnb Story: From Air Mattresses to a Global Phenomenon

In 2008, two friends in San Francisco, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, found themselves struggling to pay their rent. Around the same time, a design conference was being held in the city, causing a shortage of hotel rooms. Recognizing an opportunity, Chesky and Gebbia decided to rent out air mattresses in their apartment to conference

The Story of LSIP: Large-Scale Interactive Process

Few industrial engineering and management contributions are as seminal as the time-motion studies pioneered by Frederick Taylor and the husband-and-wife team of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth in the early 20th century. These studies laid the foundation for modern efficiency and productivity optimisation practices. Frederick Winslow Taylor, often dubbed the “father of scientific management,” introduced principles

Time-Motion Studies: The Pioneers of Efficiency

Few industrial engineering and management contributions are as seminal as the time-motion studies pioneered by Frederick Taylor and the husband-and-wife team of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth in the early 20th century. These studies laid the foundation for modern efficiency and productivity optimisation practices. Frederick Winslow Taylor, often dubbed the “father of scientific management,” introduced principles

Kurt Lewin and the Birth of T-Groups: An Approach to Self-development

The concept of T-groups, or training groups, emerged from the innovative work of Kurt Lewin, a pioneering social psychologist. The inception of T-groups can be traced back to the late 1940s, marking a significant development in human relations and organisational development. Lewin’s work laid the foundation for experiential learning and has profoundly impacted how individuals

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Balanced Scorecard: A Transformative Tool for Strategic Management

In the early 1990s, Robert Kaplan and David Norton introduced the Balanced Scorecard, forever changing how organisations measure and manage performance. This performance measurement framework was born out of a need to go beyond traditional financial metrics and provide a more comprehensive view of organisational performance. The story of the Balanced Scorecard is not just

The Emergence of Design Thinking from IDEO: Revolutionizing Innovation

Design thinking, a human-centred approach to innovation, has transformed how organisations approach problem-solving and product development. IDEO, a global design company, played a pivotal role in popularising this methodology, which integrates people’s needs, technology possibilities, and business success requirements. The impact of design thinking is profound, fostering innovation across various industries and revolutionising traditional business