Organization Design
Using talent optimization to retain top talent
Between burned-out managers, poor communication, and the challenges of hybrid work, The Great Resignation won’t be solved overnight. All the more reason, then, to get started here and now. Talent optimization provides a powerful framework to help you take action on attrition. Whether you’re dealing with an engagement issue, a critical team, or something else…
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….
Managing a Hybrid Team
Introducing the Adapting Team
An Adapting Team is one of the nine Team Types identified by The Predictive Index. Adapting Teams self-organize and work together when they see value in combining individual strengths. They exchange information organically, and expectations for how to work adapt over time. When conflict arises, it’s often because of behavioral differences. But the team is malleable…