Have you ever wondered what happens at the intersection of bias and culture? We just wrapped up a project with one of our clients and we found ourselves pondering over this theme yet again. Over the course of the last decade working with organizations across multiple industries, one of the issues most organizations continue to grapple with is 'culture.'
Periodically we gather a group of senior HR leaders, each one grappling with the impact of significant disruptors in their field, each one curious about ideas and options and solutions that could assist in creatively addressing them. Our open discussion format encourages the sharing of successes and challenges. See below for a quick snapshot of the direction these discussions have taken.
Isn’t this true for you? People perform best at work when they know their viewpoints, opinions, and contributions count — when they feel heard. When that happens, we all feel more engaged.
How would you answer the question, "Does leadership scale in my organization?" Specifically, does your leadership scale? What if certain behaviors have the unintended consequence of canceling out other behaviors to the extent that your leadership is not nearly as effective as you think?
What happens at the intersection of diversity of thought and function when the collaborators see themselves as equally unique and focused on a shared goal? Magic.
