Entrepreneurs have become the new heroes of the business world. At Harvard Business School, even students who plan to join blue chip firms and have no intention of ever launching start-ups would be insulted if someone told them they weren’t “entrepreneurial.” And this is why: Entrepreneurialism is highly valued in today’s labour market. Companies of all shapes …
Our brains are hardwired to resist change. When change (especially organizational change) is mentioned or introduced, it often triggers a fear response, which is why most of us are so darn resistant to our familiar world deviating from what we know, even by the smallest degree. Neuroscience Impacts Organizational Change Efforts Jacob Shriar explains: “As …
Do you feel like in a roller coaster? Are you asking yourself? “What will social distancing look like for us?” “Who have you consulted with?” “How will our performance goals be adjusted?” “What if I don’t have access to childcare?” “What precautions have been put in place to make sure it’s safe to return to …
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The Coronavirus is accelerating one of the biggest business transformations in decades. Yes, it’s a health crisis but for most companies, it’s also an incredible opportunity to transform. Consider a bizarre thought. In the middle of a pandemic, our research now shows that companies are treating their employees better than ever. And employee engagement, a …
Constant change is a way of life in organizations today. During 2020 it has become more obvious than ever that change is here to stay. We need to be agile. Only leaders and organisations that , not only adapt, but drive change, will have a sustainable success. How do managers and leaders cope with the …
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In times of great uncertainty, leaders are faced with one of two choices. Freeze to the point of inaction, allowing uncertainty to damage culture, performance, results, and significantly slow a return to greatness. Or, transform fear into engagement, execute with excellence, use the uncertainty as a time to actually increase trust, and help everyone in …