As we established in a previous article (see https://crossways.com.au/what-is-culture/), organisational or corporate culture is all about the values and practices shared by the group. It’s about “the way we do things around here.”
This is not something to be taken lightly. […]
It’s a “sin” most everyone has been guilty of at one time or another. Studying for examinations, project deadlines, losing weight; you name it, we have all put off doing something at some time.
We put doing something off because we don’t want to do it, or maybe we have a lot of things on our plate at the moment. Maybe we’re not interested. Maybe we’re just lazy, too. There are plenty of reasons why people procrastinate, […]
For decades now, we have heard and read about individuals who have had what we call “near-death” or “out-of-body” experiences. Science is now validating these stories and experiences. […]
Note the words below; they are a sobering reminder of the importance of what our customers expect of us and how excellent customer service means greater profits. […]
What is a Family Charter?
A Family Charter (sometimes referred to as a family constitution) is a document that is a key element in setting out the relationship between the business and the family. A Charter therefore sets up the parameters and boundaries so that it’s clear how to operate and move. Otherwise, it can become personal with the potential for conflict. A Charter is implemented therefore to head off any potential conflict and to ensure harmonious relations. […]
As I indicated in a previous blog post, the riots and looting in London and beyond are a wake-up call for us all (see “The UK Rocks, but for all the Wrong Reasons”).
Who says that it could not happen here in Australia? […]
Why do people indulge or participate in gossip? What do they get out of it? How do you stop it? How do you discourage it?
Why Do People Generally Engage in Gossip? […]
Basically, when it all boils down to it, there are only 3 main characteristics that go to make up an effective manager or team leader. These 3 traits keep coming up time and time again in our conversations with employees. What are they? Look below and take them in. […]
It’s easy to recognize the need for real leadership in today’s world. Just glance the headlines in any newspaper and you will notice that the quality of leadership is the first thing questioned whenever something goes awry in society, the world of business or government.
Even in the world of sports, it’s often not the play of the athletes; but instead, the leadership that falls under the heaviest scrutiny if a team doesn’t play well. In most cases, the coaching staff will be dismantled as a sign that change is being implemented, before roster changes are made.
Change the leadership and perhaps players will play to their expectations because the culture and environment have changed.
An explorer is only as good as the map that navigates them. A child has a better chance of succeeding in life with good teachers and role models providing them solid direction. A building doesn’t get built without an architect drawing up specs to relay vision and direction to the builders.
And many people, regardless of individual skills or intelligence, can only come together as a team or perform to their highest ability when quality leadership is present.
So, what exactly makes a good leader? […]
“Most people live in survival, not in fulfilment.”
(Tony Robbins)
Much of your happiness and life fulfilment lies in the satisfaction of your basic needs. You have six, in case you didn’t know. Let me tell you about your six basic needs, and let me reiterate that these needs to be satisfied in order for you to find some kind of happiness and some success in life. […]