Team Performance
How to run a team dynamics workshop to supercharge your team
No two teams are exactly alike — each has its own unique 'fingerprint', shaped by the distinct traits and personalities of its members. In a modern world where remote work has become the norm, these dynamics aren't necessarily easy to see. However, they're always there under the surface, steering how teams communicate, collaborate, and work towards common goals.
Why you're failing at developing high-performance work teams
There's tons of advice out there on developing and sustaining high-performance work teams—so why are organizations still struggling to do it? Nearly 1 in 5 new hires quit in their first week1, and the 68% who stay but aren't engaged with their work2 cost the global economy roughly $7.8 trillion a year in lost productivity.3 Yikes.
Employee performance reviews are failing: how to fix them
When it comes to inspiring employees, increasing engagement and reducing turnover, providing meaningful feedback matters.Though feedback is a vital part of employee performance management, traditional performance reviews are often out of step with the realities of the modern workplace.
8 Types of Decision Making Styles (and How They Shape Your Workplace)
Understanding decision making styles can help you make decisions and convince others easily.
What is the Culture Index and what are the alternatives?
Could a simple two-page list of adjectives help determine the best candidate for a job? For employers who use the Culture Index Survey, the answer seems to be yes.
Communication is key: Unlock your team’s communication style
Good communication has nothing to do with quantity. A lot of us have been told to “over communicate” as of late and the result is a lot of “zoomed out” people stressed by the overwhelming amount of internal talking that’s happening.
Communication styles in the workplace - it’s personal
Communication skills are one of the most sought-after attributes in the workplace. Still, 57% of employees report not being given clear directions on projects, and 69% of managers are not comfortable communicating with employees in general.
Elevating success through team collaboration
In the face of market challenges, there is a need for innovation and agile decision-making. In recent times, team collaboration has emerged as one of the defining factors of success.
Professional coaching: benefits for employees and companies
In a year marked by global uncertainty, the theme of the 2023 International Coaching Week (ICW) was ‘Explore Your Potential’ – an important reminder to focus on developing the one thing we do have control over: our inner selves.
Employees crave growth: how managers can coach employees
Employees want to receive coaching so they can unlock their full potential. Yet only about 20% of managers know how to do it.1 To make matters worse, a ‘lack of career development and advancement’ is a top driver of employee turnover.2 That is something that workplace coaching could address; if only employers had access to it.
Change management: Five principles to lead people through upheaval
The only thing you can be certain about in life is change. It just keeps on happening.
Boundaryless Organizations: What are they and do they matter in 2024?
The term “boundary less organization” comes from a 1995 book (since updated multiple times) which argued that organizations were, in a sense, constrained by notions such as hierarchy, geography, and physical structure. The authors, partners at a consulting firm, wanted organizations to focus on a free flow of information instead of any internal politics or other factors. The timing of the book is interesting, because Google -- also predicated on a free flow of information -- would be founded in a Northern California garage just the next year.
Bob HR management vs Fingerprint for Success
HR and performance management budgets are stretched thin due to our economic landscape. Companies need tools to help create more resilient and high-performing teams. Two tools you need to know about are Fingerprint for Success and Bob HR.
What is a bias for action (and how do you build it)?
Many times throughout your career, or even your life, you might find yourself in analysis paralysis asking the question, “Should I do something about this?”
The best HR onboarding software: engage talent from day one
Hiring the right person can be a long and challenging process. To avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes, you want to ensure you find the best fit from the get-go. But, what happens after you find that one-of-a-kind new recruit matters as much, if not more.
Best collaboration tools to boost team productivity
Tired of juggling ten different tools to get one thing done? Let’s simplify. We’ve reviewed the best collaboration tools to help your team stay productive, connected, and focused—no matter where (or how) you’re working.