Leaders sometimes have a hard time understanding why their employees aren’t as responsive as they’d like. Instead of dealing with eager workers who jump into action when expected, team members may seem reluctant or unmotivated. If this sounds a little too familiar, it could be time to take action. And rather than just laying down…
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…
Insights from our community Our latest Collaborative Circle hosted by Workplace by Facebook invited 12 leaders to discuss digital collaboration, sharing success and learning across a wide range of issues. These leaders spanned organisations including ADAPT, DeakinCo., Elders Rural Services Limited, Event Hospitality & Entertainment, Facebook Inc., Flight Centre, Lendlease, LJ Hooker, NBN, NSW Department…
“In the new world of work, each of us is responsible for our own learning and helping others to learn. Do it yourself and coach others.” Allan Ryan, Executive Director, Hargraves Institute. Busy is the new norm. Flexible working, the gig economy and 24/7 connectivity place additional responsibility on individuals. Growth pressures, tight budgets and…
Insights from our community The Power of Reflection Over recent months, we’ve completed a massive series of projects that highlight the importance of building capability through reflecting on performance. Engaging with around 70 diverse teams including Sydney Trains, Elders, HealthShare NSW and Commbank, we’ve learnt the power of taking the time to ‘pause and reflect’…
The waves of change are not going to subside anytime soon. As AI and other advanced technologies permeate the workplace, flipping mindsets, learning new behaviours and skills and shaping organisational cultures are causing us to radically rethink work in ways that maximise the intelligence of both humans and machines. Leading companies are recognising that these…
Showcasing Sydney Trains innovators and their case studies. “If you want your employees to be innovative you’ve got to empower them and inspire them to make your workplace better.”
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…
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