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Reward Systems Part 2 with Steve Kerr: Optimizing Performance and Accountability

Posted 7 days ago Tagged actionable metrics candor culture effective leadership Employee Engagement employee incentives Employee Motivation Innovation Strategy leadership tools motivation strategies optimizing rewards organizational efficiency organizational management performance evaluation reward systems Steve Kerr stretch goals team accountability workplace fairness workplace optimization workplace performance

In this episode, Steve Kerr, author of Reward Systems: Does Yours Measure Up?, dives deep into the art of optimizing workplace reward systems. From defining performance in actionable terms to tackling stretch goals and fostering candor, Steve provides invaluable strategies for leaders. Learn how to align metrics with rewards, eliminate inefficiencies, and build a culture where employees feel valued and motivated

Michael Tushman and Charles O'Reilly – Mastering Ambidexterity: Core And Explore

Posted 1 month ago Tagged ambidexterity Charles O'Reilly core and explore Corporate Exploration Corporate Explorers cultural barriers Employee Engagement explore vs exploit growth mindset HR alignment Innovation Ecosystems Leadership Strategies LEASH model Michael Tushman Microsoft transformation Organizational Culture organizational renewal Satya Nadella structural ambidexterity

Michael Tushman and Charles O’Reilly discuss the concept of ambidexterity, balancing core and explore strategies for organizational renewal. Explore challenges like cultural alignment, structural setups, and the role of leadership in managing this paradox. Learn actionable strategies to foster collaboration and purpose in your teams.

Stan Deetz – Leading Organizations through Transition Part 2

Posted 2 months ago Tagged adapting to change Aidan McCullen business resilience Business Transformation Change Management communication in organizations Corporate Culture corporate restructuring cultural transition Employee Engagement Innovation Culture Leadership Leadership Development managing conflict managing diversity Organizational Change organizational strategy Stan Deetz storytelling in business tacit knowledge The Innovation Show Thursday Thought vision in business

Continuing our conversation with Stan Deetz, we delve deeper into the challenges and strategies of leading organizations through transition. Stan emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness, understanding deeply held assumptions, and the power of storytelling in reshaping company culture. We also discuss the impact of leadership, vision, and the language used to communicate change effectively within organizations.

Stan Deetz – Leading Organizations through Transition: Communication and Cultural Change

Posted 2 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen business communication Business Strategy Change Management communication Corporate Change Corporate Culture cultural change Employee Engagement globalization Innovation Leadership Leadership Strategies managing transitions mergers Organizational Culture organizational resilience Organizational Transformation Stan Deetz systems thinking

In this episode, Stan Deetz explores the complexities of leading cultural and organizational change. Drawing from his book Leading Organizations Through Transition, he emphasizes the importance of communication, member involvement, and managing the psychological and systemic aspects of change. Deetz discusses strategies for creating a culture of resilience, managing resistance, and aligning organizational values with the changing landscape of business.

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Kim, Erin and Jonathan Clark – Leading Through

Posted 5 months ago Tagged Aidan McCullen Bureaucracy Business Strategy Employee Empowerment Employee Engagement Erin Clark Harvard Business School Human Potential Innovation Jonathan Clark Kim Clark Leadership Leading Through Management Consulting Modularity New Paradigm Organizational Change Organizational Transformation Power Over Paradigm professional development Workplace Culture

In this episode, we delve into a profound moment of opportunity in human history, examining how organisations can harness leadership to help people and communities thrive. The discussion centres on the new book, ‘Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership,’ authored by Kim, Jonathan, and Erin Clark. The Clarks share their experiences from diverse fields to propose a shift from the outdated power-over paradigm to a more human-centric, flexible, and adaptive way of leading. Topics covered include the challenges and potential of the new paradigm, real-life examples from the authors’ professional journeys, and the enduring need for empathetic leadership even in the face of daunting organisational inertia.