It goes without saying that our working lives have changed. And as Covid-19 becomes part of everyday lives, leaders need to stay ahead of the game; to continually reassess the risks of remote working including the emerging risks of returning to the office. It’s also vital to be informed by the latest trends and research….
For most, the transition to remote working has been successful thanks to technology and our ability to adapt in the face of adversity. And now, after several months of remote working, the data shows some surprising and unexpected benefits and risks. Microsoft Teams has moved from 40 million users to nearly 100 million in just…
Do you find it easy to connect with people, both personally and digitally? The modern workplace is increasingly replacing hierarchies with teams, and many employees are struggling to catch up. They aren’t quite sure how to best contribute, and many feel disconnected even with, or perhaps because of, the latest digital tools and processes. In…
Insights from our community In August, we had many conversations, attended events and read widely about the future of work. This is not a new topic; what is new is that leading organisations now have answers and experiences to guide others. A recent McKinsey post starts “Work is changing. Digital communications have made remote work…
Collaborative teams are the first step to breaking down silos. Do you want to understand how to make collaboration more effective? The first place to start to break down silos and improve collaboration is to start with ourselves. Understanding our own potential is the first step to building better collaboration. Better collaborative people build better…
The technology tsunami and market disruption are combining to change many aspects of work. Leaders and teams are being challenged to understand and then undertake new ways of working. The pace of change means that leaders are unable to keep up or be experts. Importantly, new ways of working mean that leaders no longer need…
Hargraves was established in 2006 as a community to collaborate and share experience around best methods, tools and programs to deliver productivity and growth. Supported by our experts and partners, our community has been involved in over $5 billion in measurable growth and improved performance. Our goal is to be active catalysts for our members…
As a team leader, how will you spend your time in 2019? If ‘busy’ is the new norm, how you spend your time is an important decision. “Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.” – Peter Drucker The mindset, skillset and toolset of today’s digitally-enabled workplace directly…
If ‘busy’ is the new norm, how can you make 2019 different? The end of the year is racing towards us. As the year counts down, competing priorities become more challenging. Here’s 3 ideas to keep you on track. Get some clarity early in the new year with big picture planning. The Competing Values…
Tips from a Victorian public service success story that went from ‘why doesn’t someone fix this’ to ‘let’s fix this together’. Christine Oakley, the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s director of business strategy, distilled these seven lessons from her own attempts to grow a culture of innovation — and by reflecting on…