Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A collaborative business culture is all about an environment where people and groups willingly share knowledge, bounce around ideas, and swap resources to hit shared targets. Check out our piece on collaborative organizational culture. Common Dreams A shared dream and mutual goals are the bedrock of any rocking team culture.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Government agencies must adapt by fostering a culture of innovation that encourages creative problem-solving, continuous improvement, and proactive responses to emerging challenges. Innovation is no longer a luxury for government organizations, it is a necessity. As the world evolves, so do the needs and expectations of citizens.

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Cris Beswick

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

While many companies proudly display values like “Innovation” and “Excellence” on their walls, few successfully translate these aspirational concepts into meaningful cultural change. Aligning Systems and Processes An innovation culture must be supported by robust organisational systems reinforcing desired behaviours.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 27, 2021

Often we do not stop and think of the real differences culturally in how we want to0 engage and build relationships between the East and the West. Still, these suggested observations serve as useful generalizations and as a broad reference to refer to, that might help resolve ‘cultural differences. Focus on the individual.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

And the size of this tolerance gap will be affected by your culture. One of the most famous examples of an organisational culture with little or no tolerance gap is the military, where people are trained to follow command and any breaches may result in expulsion, due to the inherent danger of the role.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Power of Organizational Culture Organizational culture is the bedrock upon which companies build their strategies and operational approaches. Recognizing the profound effect of culture on every aspect of your organization is the first step toward leveraging it for business success.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MARCH 6, 2024

But you'll need to focus on at least one other major change barrier, and that's your corporate culture. For decades, we've nurtured a careful, risk adverse, wait and see culture in most businesses, which is reinforced by compensation models, personnel recruitment and promotion, little tolerance for risk and uncertainty. Need proof?

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

A company culture that fosters flexibility and transparency is key to employees feeling comfortable, valued, and supported. However, they also feel disconnected from their co-workers and company’s culture, and report higher incidences of anxiety and depression. Where do we go from here to recover from these losses?

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IdeaScale

JULY 21, 2024

Building a thriving innovation culture is every organization's dream. Yet, many companies struggle to unlock the creative potential of their workforce. When employees feel like cogs in a machine, their innovative spirit gets stifled. They become passive observers, watching ideas fizzle out due to a lack of support and recognition.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MARCH 12, 2024

In the more recent blog, I wrote about what I consider the most difficult thing to change in an organization - its culture. This is why understanding how organizational culture works, and how to encourage it to change, is so important. Changing culture takes emphasis, time and commitment.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 14, 2021

Innovation cultures are essential in the workplace. The post Building a Culture of Value Creation appeared first on IdeaScale. They help sustain innovation and improve outcomes. Building value is one of the best methods for ensuring future success. Innovation should come from the top-down and bottom-up.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

Amid the competitive war for talent and labor shortages, now is the time for employers to step up and ensure their culture is one that focuses on employees’ experience in the world of work. What precisely do employers need to ensure their culture puts employees first and stops them from quitting? Ensuring inclusivity.

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IdeaScale

MAY 21, 2020

The post Influence Cultures that Drive Innovation! You are not alone. These are the greatest challenges that innovators face in nearly all large organizations. The solutions seem elusive and it isn’t … Continued. appeared first on IdeaScale.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Imperative of Culture Change Understanding the Stakes: Innovation and Business Growth Culture change within an organization is not just about altering the workplace environment; it is a strategic imperative. A culture that supports innovation can lead to increased market share, customer loyalty, and revenue growth.

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Daniel Burrus

JULY 31, 2024

But if fostering a culture of innovation at your organization seems exhausting, it may be time for a shift in your leadership mindset — and more importantly, a shift in your organization’s culture. It is through an improved company culture that you as a leader can create a much stronger, more empowered workforce.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

Companies that create and nurture a culture of care have more engaged employees and reduced turnover. Caring culture. Limeade research shows the biggest predictors of participation include a caring culture, communication, listening and learning, and leader involvement. A caring culture can be represented in many ways.

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HYPE Innovation

JANUARY 4, 2023

Innovation culture is one of those terms that’s hard to define – poll 10 people on the street and we’d likely get 10 different interpretations. A disillusioned workforce, where a culture of skepticism has settled in. What defines culture? Yet we tend to know it when we see it. The result? Behaviors.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 28, 2024

Many companies build cultures that are focused on controlling the output of low performers, rather than growing and unlocking everyone’s skills. This approach is low-ROI and ultimately problematic for high-performance cultures.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Imperative of Culture in Organizational Success Understanding Organizational Culture Organizational culture encompasses the shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence how people within an organization interact with each other and work together to achieve business goals.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Imperative of Organizational Culture Defining Organizational Culture Organizational culture embodies the values, beliefs, and behaviors that determine how your company’s employees interact and handle business transactions. For leaders, recognizing the need for change is the first critical step in this journey.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Most of us never consider how culture shapes our expectations and assumptions about relationship building. But research shows that our cultural upbringing influences how we form and maintain connections with others — often quite significantly. They may even discover they have more in common with their colleagues than they thought.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While leaders are often focused on how to transform their organizations — and, specifically, their cultures — an equally difficult challenge is keeping a culture steady. As companies go through big changes, they need to retain the best elements of their shared assumptions, values, and common behaviors.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Recognizing Toxic Work Environments To initiate the journey towards building a positive work culture, it’s imperative to recognize the current state of your work environment. Signs of a Toxic Work Culture Toxic work cultures can manifest in various ways, and being aware of the signs is crucial for any manager or leader.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

Importance of Keynote Speakers for Team Culture Transformation The journey towards fostering a robust team culture is often marked by the influence of compelling keynote speakers. It can stimulate a shift in team culture, laying the groundwork for sustained innovation and improved team dynamics.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The success of this integration largely hinges on organizational culture. Crucially, recognizing and rewarding behaviors that align with a company’s purpose, as seen with Patagonia and Unilever, solidifies this culture. Companies are increasingly emphasizing a corporate purpose beyond mere profitability.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Identifying Toxic Workplace Culture Recognizing a toxic workplace culture is the first step in transforming an unhealthy work environment into a thriving one. Common Factors Contributing to Toxicity Toxic workplace cultures typically don’t emerge overnight.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Excerpted from the book: Idea Stormers, How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs (Wiley Jossey-Bass) by Bryan Mattimore Facilitating Genuine Employee Involvement at IBM There is no tougher organizational challenge than changing a culture. Just ask any CEO or company president.

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HYPE Innovation

APRIL 10, 2019

This is the second part of a two-part series in building an innovation culture. Make sure to read Part 1: What You Need to Know Before Creating an Innovation Culture here !

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Curiosity is a powerful practice to infuse into a company’s culture. Curiosity is an exceptionally effective tool that leaders have to lead diverse teams in an increasingly complex time filled with technological advancements and an ever-changing cultural pulse. But they need to do so intentionally.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Great corporate cultures are not just good for performance, but for the flourishing and engagement of the people who work in them and to deliver greater meaning and purpose. But oft overlooked is the central role that curiosity plays in crafting an organizational culture.

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