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Have you ever pondered on if leadership determines culture or does culture determine leadership? It is a question that I have considered often in my Organisation Development interventions. It is a chicken and egg kind of question and I am concluding that there may be no “right” answer. Perhaps the answer is “both“. Finding answers to … Read more
In my early working years, I often asked myself: “When does a job become a career?” We had “Career Counselling” in school but it focused on choosing universities based on your best subjects. Those best subjects were the ones that you got the highest grades in. For someone like me who got A’s across her … Read more
This week, (and it’s only Thursday afternoon), I was asked this question four (4) times: “Which is worse, toxic leadership or passive leadership?” These two styles seem to be popping up frequently these days. I am curious as to why and you must be also. That is why you are reading this article, right? Are … Read more
The fastest emerging trend in organizational development in 2022 involves the use of mobile technology, social media, online learning and flexible or adaptive learning principles. It changes the way we measure results, what results we aim for and our organizational effectiveness. The global events of the last 2 years have demanded different needs and wants … Read more
Active Listening Active listening means making sense out of what we hear. To be able to do that, listening requires that you pay attention, observe and interpret with care. It means understanding what is being communicated, both verbal and non-verbal. When we practice effective listening we function with greater assertiveness and congruency. Too many people … Read more
What Does It Mean To Live A Congruent Life? To live a congruent life means that your thoughts and feelings are aligned with your behaviour. In other words, what you think, say and do send the same message and do not leave people wondering or second-guessing. For many of us, this may not be the … Read more
How Can Assertiveness Be Easily Explained? Let’s explore how can assertiveness be easily explained. It may often be confused with aggressiveness and it is important to understand that they are not the same. When you function assertively, you are better positioned to achieve a win-win position in communication. That should be your ultimate goal. Of … Read more
As a professional working with behaviour and change, I am frequently asked: “What is human resource about?” The question is posed by persons who are either curious about the discipline and its role or those who are questioning their experience of the function. Wherever you are on the continuum, this article will help you to understand … Read more
I am regularly asked, what is career coaching for? It seems to be the new buzz and everyone wants to get on board. Before doing that, you should take the time to understand what it is, what it should be used for and how you may be able to benefit from it. The first point … Read more
In 1982, Peters and Waterman wrote their classic bestseller, ‘In Search of Excellence‘. Their book was a call to America (and the world) to get on board with the Japanese approach to change and quality. If you have ever asked yourself, what is change management about, this would be an excellent starting point. Almost 40 … Read more