A great metaphor by Dr Rick Hanson – in essence, we have a negativity bias. An important evolutionary principle that served to keep our ancestors alive from the many real and physical threats they were exposed to. Today, we haven’t lost that vulnerability to feeling threatened. Instead, the way in which we experience it is […]
There has been quite a lot published recently about performance management and in particular about removing performance ratings. At its core, managing performance is about ensuring that both employers and employees match how we work in today’s world. This also requires some robust discussion around whether competencies, which have been a mainstay of leadership development […]
Shortly, it will be the season for company-wide and team end-of-year gatherings and celebrations. An opportunity for people to come together less formally. And yet, the outcome for some of us is that we feel more excluded than included. How does this happen? It seems very timely to discuss the topic of inclusion and its […]
I thought I would share with you a topic of conversation that stimulated some vigorous discussions at a recent change workshop. It was about language and the important role that it plays. Not only during change events but also more generally when considering everyday situations linked with performance and culture. In particular, we discussed the […]