The Halo and Horn Effect (2 minute read) In the workplace, our perceptions of others can significantly impact our judgments and interactions. First introduced by psychologist Edward Thorndike in 1920, these biases can shape o...
Cultural Necessities (1 minute read) Over 35% of jobseekers are willing to turn down an otherwise attractive offer of employment if company culture isn’t a good fit. CULTURE PARTNERS RESEARCH, JUNE 2023 What was once a ‘n...
The Upside of an Engaged Workforce Culture (1 minute read) Employee engagement is more than just liking your job, it’s a measure of how committed individuals are to the company and its success. Engaged employees are more motivated toward the w...
What’s the Code to Culture? (2 minute read) “With the right people, culture, and values, you can achieve great things.” TRICIA GRIFFITH When published in 2018, Daniel Coyle’s ‘ The Culture Code’ was destined to become an interna...
Questioning Culture (1 minute read) The impact and value of a positive and supportive workplace or team culture cannot be underestimated. One study found that individuals employed in a workplace with a supportive and eng...
Planning and Decision Making (1 minute read) While not all plans are successful, the process of planning is essential. There is a direct and important relationship between Planning, Organising, and Decision Making. While planning...
The Fox and The Echidna (2 minute read) When asked if they would rather be a Fox or an Echidna*, most people consider the sleek, well-groomed, and cunning Fox to be their preference over the slower, spiky Echidna. Zoology as...
What about the Small Rocks? (1 minute read) We all have several tasks or ‘jobs’ – usually around the house – which we’ve put off, because we need to get the important things done first. Stephen Covey – best-selling author and th...
5 Benefits of Planning (1 minute read) “While some may protest that planning restricts us in ‘going-with-the-flow’, it is worth acknowledging that we don’t control the actual flow!” KIRBY Planning facilitates effective cont...
The Slog to Self-Mastery (2 minute read) “Don’t measure your life with someone else’s ruler.” KEVIN KELLY Just over 2 years ago, we shared a blog post on the ‘Quest for Mastery’ , which was both well-received and broadly shar...
5 Tips to Enhancing your Skills (1 minute read) One notable point-of-difference – separating you from the existing and emerging pack – is your personal skill set. So, how can any existing set of competencies be built upon and furthe...
Accountability and Achievement (2 minute read) Unfortunately, we tend to have a close association with the word’s accountability and guilt . This may stem from the fact that we don’t always meet our own expectations. Accountability...