Business Strategy
Perspectives: The first 90 days with your new client
Building a safe workplace for everyone
The need for great managers and psychological safety is only becoming more critical. Why? Companies aren’t just looking to retain top talent—they’re also hiring in record numbers. According to The 2021 People Management Report, 73% of companies are currently hiring or growing. Try for yourself: Curious which industries are doing the most hiring, and which…
The importance of psychological safety
One of the most fundamental yet overlooked drivers of high performance is inclusion. Studies show organizations with inclusive cultures tend to experience everything from greater innovation and agility to greater performance and business outcomes. This is a large reason why workplace diversity matters. When organizations bring in talent from a variety of cultural, behavioral, and…
Why good employees quit
It’s every leader’s worst nightmare: You have an employee who puts in the effort and produces great work. This is a person you can depend on—one who actively makes your team and organization better. Then, one morning, you get a letter in your inbox. It’s their two weeks’ notice. Turnover is inevitable in any industry….
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Establish roles and responsibilities using Team Discovery
In our 2021 CEO Benchmarking Report, we found that 96% of companies have shifted strategic direction in some way since March 2020. This can have a huge impact on how work gets done now versus previous procedures. Moving team members around, assigning new leaders, or even just rallying around a new goal can cause confusion…
Preventing conflict using Team Discovery
In our 2021 CEO Benchmarking Report, we found that 69% of companies have restructured their teams since March 2020. This can have a huge impact on how work gets done, because every employee is unique and has their own preferred work style. Moving team members around, assigning new leaders, or even just rallying around a…