“An organisation’s culture of purpose answers the critical questions of who it is and why it exists. A culture of purpose guides behaviour, influences strategy, transcends leaders – and endures.” – Punit Renjen, Deloitte Global CEO In the new world of work, the organisational structure is rapidly transforming from a top-down, hierarchical approach to an […]
‘When no one is responsible for something, it doesn’t get done.’ – Justin Rosenstein True teamwork has never been a simple task, but in recent years, it has become even more multifaceted. As teams are becoming more global, virtual, and project-driven, leadership needs to be at the top of their game to clarify roles and […]
“It’s really, really important to surround yourself with a team whose opinions you trust, who are not in any way frightened to disagree with you.”- Anna Wintour, Vogue Editor-in-Chief. Many companies either ignore or lack adequate decision-making processes, says the International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making. As businesses are increasingly organising themselves into […]
“If you’re not willing to accept the pain real values incur, don’t bother going to the trouble of formulating a values statement.” – Patrick M. Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Teams that take their dynamic from functional to exceptional operate from the same mindset, says Roger Schwarz, an organisational psychologist and the author […]
“The most essential work of the leader is to create more leaders.” – Carsten Tams One of the fundamental transformations in business today is the constant change away from hierarchical models of management. Deloitte’s 2019 Global Human Capital Trends suggests that shifting toward a team-based organisational model improves performance, often significantly. Companies are reinventing themselves […]
The digital age, the pertinence of the Millennial workforce and the diversity of global trade are driving a new organisational flexibly. High performing companies are amending their business structures, shifting from the traditional functional hierarchy towards a network of teams. The system of interconnected units is fluid, with people moving from team to team rather […]
