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Mindfulness and Pop Culture: Charting the Course to Diversity and Inclusion

by Cristina Longhurst

By Dr Elizabeth King Cultivating Mindfulness: A Strategic Approach to Championing Robust Diversity and Inclusion Practices The business landscape is witnessing a paradigm shift, with diversity and inclusion (D&I) evolving from being buzzwords to becoming essential components of corporate strategies. This transition is backed by compelling evidence: Companies boasting diverse teams and inclusive cultures consistently outperform and outshine their less diverse competitors. However, implementing effective… Read More »Mindfulness and Pop Culture: Charting the Course to Diversity and Inclusion

Agile Project Management & Change Leadership Overlaps (Think Outside the Box)

by Cristina Longhurst

By Shahin Amiri In today’s fast-paced business world, Agility is key to success. It’s no longer enough to have a good product or service; companies must be able to adapt quickly to changes in the market, technology, and customer needs. Agile project management is a methodology that has been embraced by many businesses to achieve this agility. At the same time, Change leadership has emerged… Read More »Agile Project Management & Change Leadership Overlaps (Think Outside the Box)

New Guidelines for managing Psychological Risks in the Workplace

by Cristina Longhurst

The ISO committee, especially occupational health & safety experts, has developed the ISO 45000 series, which can be used as a guideline for saving workers from accidents and occupational diseases. This is intended to cover organisations seeking success while ensuring that performance and safety are not compromised. Psychosocial risks are factors that may affect a worker’s psychological response to their work and workplace conditions, and… Read More »New Guidelines for managing Psychological Risks in the Workplace

What is Operational Risk?

by Trondez

Operational risk refers to the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems, or external events. It is the risk of disruption, financial loss, or damage to reputation that arises from operational failures within an organization. Operational risks can manifest in various ways and impact different areas of an organization, including: Internal Processes: Inefficient or flawed internal processes, such as errors… Read More »What is Operational Risk?

What is Digital Transformation?

by Trondez

Digital transformation refers to the process of leveraging digital technologies to fundamentally change how businesses operate, deliver value to customers, and adapt to the evolving market landscape. It involves adopting and integrating digital technologies, such as cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and automation, into various aspects of an organization’s operations, processes, and business models. The goal of digital transformation is to… Read More »What is Digital Transformation?

Embracing Mental Wellbeing: A Guide for Change Managers Navigating Uncertain Times

by Cristina Longhurst

By Dr Elizabeth King Embracing Mental Wellbeing: A Guide for Change Managers Navigating Uncertain Times Hello, fellow change managers! I’m Dr. Elizabeth King, and I specialize in “Leadership in Uncertainty.” Today, I want to talk about the essential role we play in fostering mental wellbeing during times of organizational change. By proactively addressing mental health, we can create a supportive environment that empowers employees, promotes… Read More »Embracing Mental Wellbeing: A Guide for Change Managers Navigating Uncertain Times

What Leaders need to know on World Day for Safety and Health.

by Cristina Longhurst

By Matt Dwyer Today (28th April) Is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. According to Safe Work Australia in 2021 there were 169 workplace fatalities and has been trending down by 35% in the past 10 years and down by 57% since the peak of 2007. The Australian Bureau of Statistics state that 497,300 people suffered a work-related injury or illness in the… Read More »What Leaders need to know on World Day for Safety and Health.

Courage Over Comfort: How To Overcome Fear When Leading Others

by Joy Bailey

Any executive knows that the role of leadership isn’t generally as glamorous as others might assume. One of the primary roles of a leader is to make and execute hard decisions. Overcome Fear When Leading and making hard decisions often means that others will get hurt or disagree with you, resulting in confrontation and discomfort. Yet having the courage to willingly approach confrontations is one… Read More »Courage Over Comfort: How To Overcome Fear When Leading Others

The Missing Link for Successful Organizational Change Management

The Missing Link For Successful Organization Change Management

by Joy Bailey

The topic of Successful Organization Change Management (OCM) has been gaining momentum lately—particularly due to the wake of the pandemic, the rise in remote work and global economic and supply chain disruptions. But there’s often a crucial puzzle piece conspicuously absent from the conversation about OCM in today’s enterprises. Much of the advice about OCM seems to go out of its way to isolate the… Read More »The Missing Link For Successful Organization Change Management

The Difference Between Debate, Discussion and Dialogue

by Joy Bailey

Is it dialogue, discussion, or is it debate? There is a difference, and each has its value. Do you know the difference? Would you recognize dialogue if you heard it in your workplace? To guide you through this question, let’s distinguish dialogue from the other common forms of communication—debate and discussion first. Debate is combative and seeks to be victorious; it wants to express itself… Read More »The Difference Between Debate, Discussion and Dialogue

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