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“Contrary to popular myth, great teams are not characterised by an absence of conflict. On the contrary, one of the most reliable indicators of a team that is continually learning is the visible conflict of ideas. In great teams conflict becomes productive.” Peter Senge

“The thing upper management wants most often is to speed delivery. What they don't realize is that delivery speed is a systems issue. To speed delivery, you need to fix the entire system. They are part of that system, however, & are usually unwilling to be "fixed."” Allan Holub

When I speak to execs about building orgs that are bold, flat, open & free, I'm often asked,"Who's already done it?" The better question is,"Is it worth doing?" Management suffers from a kind of ADD-ambition deficit disorder. Andrew McAfee 🇺🇦's "The Geek Way" is a very effective cure.

There’s a natural phenomenon called “The Edge Effect”. In ecology terms, it’s where two extremely different environments meet (i.e. desert meets rain forest). These regions all over the world are known to have some of the highest biodiversity The same happens with innovation 👇

As change agents, it is our daily mission to challenge the status quo. Making a clear case for change, backed by data, can help but status quo challenging is far more of an emotional & political process than a logical/rational one. It takes courage but it's more about skill. Ten

In praise of "connectors" in organisations & systems. Connectors are people with links to many others in different groups. They are often unnoticed & underappreciated, yet they play a vital role in change across systems: crossing silos, disseminating information & mobilising

At the end of every year, I conduct a Personal Annual Review. It's a transformative exercise that everyone should try. 7 simple questions that may change your life: (bookmark this + download the PDF template) 1. What did I change my mind on this year? Finding the truth is

One of the most impactful new change models of 2023 comes from Bill Bannear of ThinkPlace. We create value & make breakthroughs in our systems through the strength, number & quality of relationships. In complex change, we cannot design the model or predict the outcomes in

“We tend to focus on snapshots of isolated parts of the system. And wonder why our deepest problems never get solved." Peter Senge

“The people who rise to the top of an institutional ladder are the least equipped to guide system transformation because their ability to do all the right moves to please an authority means they've been incentivized to keep status quo alive.” Nathalie Martinek

People everywhere — not just Millennials — want to work for organizations whose missions resonate with them intellectually and emotionally. s.hbr.org/3YXPOeD

An organization that genuinely cares about the wellbeing of its employees should not only focus on supporting individuals but also examine its systems and processes. We can't keep asking people to adapt to unworkable situations. Sometimes, the organization needs to change.

How to lead across a siloed organisation. Researchers studied senior leaders who are exceptional at cross-functional collaborative working. This is what sets these leaders apart. They: 1) put organisational/system goals above functional, team or personal goals 2) believe their

Anti-library…. Yep got several….Paper books, e-books, audible books, podcasts, and a download folder the size of Canada.

Other than the fact that the video call graphic reminds me of passing through the big intestine... this post is great... there is sooooo much conflict avoidance in business.

#WomensHistoryMonth .....

So true... and I would add the capital structure not only ultimately ripples through the employee experience ... it ripples through the customer experience as well.

This article describes trends, key concepts & theories in Organizational Development (OD) between 2018-23 based on empirical evidence. The trends include: 1) strategic agility & speeding up adaptability to change 2) more systematic approaches to learning and development 3) the

Management & mgmt. support roles (e.g., Finance, HR, Analysis, Compliance) accounted for 40% of total employment gains among US wage workers over the last 20 years. That's twice as much as (non-managerial) employment increases in STEM occupations and 1.6x the growth in CS jobs.