The rapid rise of digital forces in an already transforming workplace is radically changing the nature of work. These rapid, simultaneous changes require … Read more

The rapid rise of digital forces in an already transforming workplace is radically changing the nature of work. These rapid, simultaneous changes require … Read more
Numerous books and articles have examined how leaders can effectively drive change in their organizations. It’s commonly assumed that during these major … Read more
Corporate savviness is an organizational characteristic that refers to the enterprising use of a collection of core organizational competencies — Key … Read more
While most awake and aware leaders say they want a constructive corporate culture, many are uncertain of what it really takes to cause cultural change. … Read more
“When a flower doesn’t bloom, we fix the environment where it grows, not the flower.“ Powerful quote. I have always looked at organizations as a … Read more
The CEOs of nearly 200 companies just said shareholder value is no longer their main objective As I read this recent article, I thought of the letter to … Read more
For two decades I designed compensation and performance management systems for large and medium companies. I always had this nagging thought that after two … Read more
“We’ve never thought that you should have to come to work and assume a mask and look like you’re a bunch of little lead soldiers stamped out of a mold. We … Read more
Imagine a single organization from the perspective of two different cultures: Culture Accountability and Culture Bottleneck. In Culture A (Accountability), … Read more
“Company culture is not an HR function. It comes from the top.” — Dax DaSilva I saw this quote the other day and, as you know my wont, I stop, … Read more
The March HR (Cincinnati) Roundtable took on a topic that is often a subject of frustration among employees, but little is done about it. Every company has … Read more
Most people would love to simplify work but have no idea where to start. Organizational complexity propagates over time until it reaches into every part of … Read more
When we hear the term “network effect” the discussion is generally based around consumer oriented environments; but there is little discussion … Read more
Is culture accidental? A simple by-product of the way work is done? Perhaps at one time it was, today, however, corporate culture is a hot topic of … Read more
The workplace is rapidly changing. Globalization, millennials, mergers, acquisitions, regime changes, hyper growth, massive turnover, and technology all … Read more
“I am actually a good manager. I have had other people in the office comment on my managerial behaviors and they like it. Cause I treat people under me … Read more
Think of all the corporate town hall meetings and newsletters stressing the importance of teamwork. Picture the array of teamwork posters lining hallways … Read more
Note: Today, the American Thanksgiving holiday, is a fitting time to reflect on social responsibility. We celebrated Social Enterprise Day last week on … Read more
Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health generates some $19 billion in annual revenues and employs about 50,000 people across the nation. The healthcare company … Read more
Unleashing the capabilities, capacity, and potential of a team or organization is a signature skill of a transformational leader. Yet, it would seem that … Read more