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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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Culture Series: Values, Policies, and Culture
Organisational values and policies are intertwined elements that shape an organisation’s culture. However, the precedence of values over policies is crucial for creating a coherent and effective culture. Values are the foundational beliefs that guide an organisation’s vision, mission, and behaviours. Policies, on the other hand, are the formalised rules and procedures designed to uphold
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Culture Series: How Vision Drives Culture
A compelling vision is more than a statement of future aspirations; it is a transformative force that inspires employees, shapes organisational priorities, and guides strategic decision-making. Vision acts as a North Star, providing direction and purpose and fostering employees’ shared commitment and motivation. A well-defined vision clearly shows an organisation’s goals and what it aspires
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Culture Series: How Values Lead to Culture
The bedrock of an organisation’s culture is its core values. When put into action, these values become the behaviours that shape the organisation’s environment and identity. Consistently practising these behaviours leads to a cohesive and robust culture, essentially making culture a product of values and demonstrated behaviours. This underscores the crucial need to not only
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The Role of Symbols and Rituals in Shaping Organizational Culture
Symbols, rituals, and traditions are pivotal in shaping and reinforcing organisational culture. They serve as tangible expressions of an organisation’s values and beliefs. These elements become deeply ingrained in the organisational fabric through consistent use and reinforcement, guiding behaviours and shaping the culture. Symbols as Cultural Anchors Organisational symbols can take many forms, such as
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Culture Series: Leadership and Culture
Leadership plays a critical role in shaping organisational culture. Leaders’ behaviours, actions, and decisions are powerful influencers that trickle down throughout the organisation. How leaders communicate, make decisions, and interact with employees sets the tone for the organisational culture, influencing how employees perceive their work environment, behave, and interact with one another. Research in psychology
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Culture Series: Conversations and Culture
Conversations can create reality. When organisations encourage meaningful conversations, they echo far beyond mere words exchanged. They are the lifeblood that courses through the veins of organisational culture, shaping values, beliefs, and behaviours. Studies have delved into the relationship between conversations and organisational culture, revealing compelling insights into their symbiotic relationship. Research by Cameron and
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Mastering Leadership Development: The Definitive Guide to Development, Coaching, Growth, and Business Performance
Mastering Leadership Development The Definitive Guide to Development, Coaching, Growth, and Business Performance Mastering Leadership Development: The Definitive Guide to Development, Coaching, Growth, and Business Performance” is a comprehensive exploration of leadership development’s critical aspects. It delves into the importance of leadership development, the role of coaching in leadership growth, and fostering a growth mindset.
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What is Organisation Development (OD)?
What is Organisation Development (OD)? The term Organisation Development (OD) can indeed be fuzzy and elusive, often misunderstood or misconstrued within the broader landscape of organisational Development management. At its core, OD encompasses diverse theories, methodologies, and practices to improve organisational effectiveness and facilitate change. Critical elements of OD include diagnostic processes to identify organisational
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Behaviour is a Function of the Context
Behavior as a Function of Context: Insights and Applications Explore how Behavior as a Function of Context influenced by the surrounding. In psychology and organisational behaviour, the idea that people don’t fundamentally change but are influenced by changes in their environment is deeply rooted in the principles espoused by Kurt Lewin, a pioneering figure in
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