Change Management

I usually get a flat and dry, “No!” from Human Resources (HR) Practitioners when I ask: “Does HR have a Diversity and Inclusion problem?” No surprise there at all. The issue though is that the statistics say otherwise and so do my experience and some very credible statistics. Coming from a British framework in the … Read more

In 2022, all but one of the DEIB initiatives that I led missed the most important first step in improving diversity and inclusion in their organisation. Was I surprised? No. Was I disappointed? Yes. It meant more engaging work for me and for our Partners but, time and time again, and all too often, I … Read more

In October 2022, we made some bold predictions about the future of Organizational Development (OD). Those predictions earned us a Featured Snippet from Google. What that indicates is that we are on the ball and on the mark when it comes to OD predictions. And we should be, given that it occupies so much of … Read more

If you struggle to understand what is a Dialogue, then this insightful and clear definition is written with you in mind. Dialogue is an important aspect of communication. Having it as a tool in your skill bag will enhance your personal and professional effectiveness. In the late 90s, while working in New Zealand, I was introduced to the … Read more

Building a more diverse and inclusive environment is not just ticking a box on a list of “to-dos” from a policy document. It must be meaningful and the intent has to be genuine IF it is of real importance to your organisation. We are human beings. Remember that. The people around you, the very same … Read more

Thank you, Daniel, in the UK, for being brave enough to ask, “How can I survive in a toxic workplace without going crazy?“ When I was in a toxic work environment, there were days that I felt I was the one going crazy. It gets to us if our inner management is not good and … Read more

If you are currently wondering whether it is okay to burn bridges if you’re in a toxic work environment, you will find this article insightful. As the world continues to adjust to more than two (2) years of a global pandemic, employees are paying greater attention to their work environments and cultures. In the confinement … Read more

Do you ever ask yourself why are so many workplace environments toxic and miserable? The question was posed to us recently in a workshop and led to an insightful discussion. When you consider that it is people like you and me who make up the employee population, it does make you wonder, doesn’t it? Are … Read more