Not by chance

The culture within organizations, while challenging to measure independently, is invaluable. Organizations with poor cultures will typically be less profitable, the staff is demotivated, and there is a high turnover, little innovation, and everything seems like a...

Dress codes

Finally, we recognize the disparities and inequities in simple daily societal norms. For example, during the recent Olympic games, the Norwegian women’s team highlighted the inappropriate rules associated with the mandated dress codes for female and male...

Managing up

In many environments where there is a hierarchy, there is a need to develop and master managing up. Thus, the skill creates a healthy and productive learning environment.  Managing up is the practice of addressing your roles and responsibilities with a person in...

Work and hard

The expressions ‘work hard’ and ‘hard work’ have very different meanings.  They stir up differing sentiments, one more favorable than the other. When someone is known to work hard, we often admire.  It suggests that that effort is required, and we look upon it as...

The pursuit of innovation

Organizations are either innovative or not. For some, it is the way forward, and the quest to advance, improve, and transform.  For others, the value is in maintaining consistency, status quo, and minimal disruption. These two principles can operate in tandem....