Inspiring Change

🧠 Learn 5 practical steps to build aligned organisational cultures that prioritise employee engagement and well-being in today’s hybrid work environment. This blog explores the push for a return to the office, the underlying concerns around productivity and control, and the real challenges of hybrid models. ➡️ It also offers actionable strategies for fostering trust, flexibility, and connection — no matter where your teams are working. From empowering managers to maintaining effective communication and embedding meaningful cultural practices, this post provides essential insights for leaders navigating the hybrid landscape. Read the full blog here 📖 https://lnkd.in/eGX2eVDa #HybridWork #HybridOrganisations #OrganisationalCulture #ReturnToOffice #WorkRituals #EmployeEngagementStrategies 

💥💪 Let's talk about the power of celebrating success! In this BBC Shorts episode, I dive into the magic of pride stories—how to capture those moments, showcase their impact, and use them to supercharge employee engagement while building thriving cultures. Now, over to you: How are you celebrating success and bringing your organisation’s pride stories to life? Share your experiences in the comments below! 👇 --- 🤔 Curious to dive deeper into culture, connection, and internal communication? Head to our website to explore our podcast episodes, case studies, and blogs: https://lnkd.in/eJ5NBBE9. P.S. Don’t miss our Metzler case study! It’s a powerful look at how pride stories transform organisations. Take a peek here: https://lnkd.in/ewFPaWQG #PrideStories #CelebratingSuccess #OrganisationalCulture #Storytelling

Podcast Rewind ⏪ Featuring Episode 95. In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, I had a chat with Karen Jones, the Managing Director at Denison Consulting, about creating meaningful, measurable cultural change in the workplace. Karen shares her insights on how organisations can unlock the full potential of cultural diagnostics and build trust through leadership integrity. Here are some key takeaways from the episode: 🤝 Building Trust: Trust isn’t something you can create overnight. It’s an outcome of consistent reliability and keeping promises. 🎯 Diagnosing Culture: To truly understand workplace culture, you need a system that reveals the underlying beliefs and assumptions shaping employee perceptions. 💡 Human at Work: People don’t leave their emotions at the door when they come to work. It’s about understanding their ‘being,’ not just their ‘doing.’ Have a listen to the episode here 🎧: https://lnkd.in/eVkr4HPA #HighPerformanceCulture #WorkplaceTrust #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipIntegrity #OrganisationalChange #CultureMatters

Effective communication is key to great leadership. 🗣 A true leader not only has a vision but can communicate it persuasively to inspire others. Leadership isn’t just about speaking—it's about connecting, listening, and fostering trust. By embracing empathy and understanding your team’s emotions, you create a collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and aligned with a shared purpose. Looking for leadership inspiration? Check out these leadership podcasts: 🎧 Raw Leadership Principles; Curiosity, Authenticity & Vulnerability: https://lnkd.in/dsfHeG7y 🎧 Unleashing the Power of Courageous Leadership: A Pathway to Success: https://lnkd.in/eAduDyWQ 🎧 The Leadership Edge: Mastering Communication & Connection: https://lnkd.in/e6vbpf4Z #LeadershipTips #LeadershipThoughts #LeadershipTips #LeadershipPodcast

Are Your Employees Aligned with Your Organisational Strategy? 🤔 Many employees struggle to connect with their company's strategy. Here's how you can change that: 1️⃣ Start with Purpose: Make your strategy meaningful by tying it to your organisation's core purpose. 2️⃣ Involve Your Team: Engage employees at all levels in the strategy process to create ownership. 3️⃣ Create Alignment: Translate the strategy into actionable goals at the organisational, team, and individual levels. 4️⃣ Focus on Culture: Ensure that your strategy aligns with your company culture and values. 5️⃣ Communicate Consistently: Keep everyone informed and motivated by regularly sharing progress and celebrating wins. By following these steps, you can help drive engagement and performance and craft a positive organisational culture. Dive deeper into our article here 💻 https://lnkd.in/eJfqae5w. #Values #OrganisationalSuccess #OrganisationalStrategy #EmployeeAlignment

Culture Fit or Values Fit: Which Should You Prioritise? ⚖️ September is right around the corner, and you might be thinking of adding to your team! Take a listen to this BBC Short episode, in which Scott discusses culture, values, team, and organisational growth. This episode explores questions like: 1. Is aiming for an ideal cultural fit always advantageous, or could it lead to a more uniform and less diverse team? 🤔 2. How might welcoming candidates who challenge and expand our values foster growth and innovation? 💡 3. What steps can we take to refine our hiring processes to not only strengthen organisational culture but also ignite creativity and performance 💪 Want more episodes like this? Tune in to our podcast for more insights on organisational culture, employee engagement, internal communications and leadership: https://lnkd.in/dWQShzB #HiringInsights #CultureFit #ValuesAlignment #OrganisationalDevelopment #DiversityInclusion

The leadership process, its impact and its influence show up in different ways. There is no one right way to be a successful leader. When it comes to your employees and teams, pay attention to those who help, inspire, mentor and teach others. These people are your leaders.  Take a moment to notice their actions, recognise their worth and say a genuine thank you. Take it a step further and ask them if they'd like to take additional training or workshops to advance their skills.  Find ways that you can inspire your employees to feel comfortable stepping into leadership positions or roles regardless of job title. 💡 Need some leadership inspiration? Check out a few of our past podcast guests and their thoughts on leadership: ➡️ The Leadership Edge: Mastering Communication & Connection w/ Marsha Acker: https://lnkd.in/e_5CNTwZ ➡️ The Adventure of Leadership: Unleashing Your Inner Explorer w/ Sue Stockdale: https://lnkd.in/ecpB-4Gx ➡️ Unleashing the Power of Courageous Leadership: A Pathway to Success w/ Joanna Howes: https://lnkd.in/e4WxDhT9 #CreatingConnections #Leadership #EmpowerYourTeam 

Podcast Rewind ⏪ Featuring Episode 101 | Build Sustainable Corporate Cultures & Transform Your Workplace. In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, we spoke with James Hartley - Interim CPO and Transformation Leader, about driving organisational sustainability through employees. James shares his expertise and advice on how leaders and employees can inspire meaningful, positive change within their teams and workplaces. Here are some key takeaways: 🤝 Employee Inclusion: The importance of involving employees at every step of the change process to secure their buy-in and commitment. 🗣 Sparking Conversations: How to start and maintain the conversation around workplace sustainability to keep the momentum going. 🔎 Empowering Internal Champions: Identifying, empowering, and supporting internal champions for sustained organisational behaviour change. Listen to the episode here 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gfxMqSrk. #SustainabilityAtWork #SustainableOrganisations #OrganisationalChange #EmployeeInclusion #EmployeeEmpowerment 

Are You Capturing Hearts and Minds ❤️ or Just KPIs 📊? When communicating your organisational strategy, are you genuinely engaging your people or just presenting charts and numbers? So, how do you connect your people to your strategy? It starts with: 1. Creating Compelling Corporate Narratives: Communicate your organisation's vision, mission, and goals in an authentic and relatable way using stories, images, and visuals. 2. Emotive Language: Use language that captures hearts and minds, not just metrics. 3. Strategic Storytelling: Highlight how your people, teams, and departments contribute to the organisational strategy. These steps help your people visualise the "Red Thread," connecting their roles to the organisation's strategy and its big-picture success. Watch this BBC short to learn five tips for crafting more effective corporate narratives. Let us know your thoughts below! ➡️ P.S. And, if you are looking to dive deeper into this topic - check out a podcast episode we recorded with Sonya Shelton called The Red Thread Model Every Leader Should Know: https://lnkd.in/emqrhQzR #OrganisationalStrategy #RedThreadLeadership #StrategicStorytelling #CorporativeNarrative

How are your values embedded in your organisation❓ In this blog, we share six key points organisations can implement to make their values work harder for their people and their business: 1. Ensure leaders role-model your values. 2. Communicate your values consistently and continuously. 3. Reflect your values in the recruitment process. 4. Recognise and celebrate behaviours that align with your values 5. Call out misaligned behaviours. 6. Integrate values into performance management. Embedding values requires ongoing effort but is essential for team alignment, trust and long-term organisational success! Check out our full blog post for a deeper dive 📖https://lnkd.in/eu9GscUY ➡️ P.S. If you need support redefining or embedding values in your organisation, please get in touch. We'd love to help! #Values #OrganisationalValues #EmbeddingValues #OrganisationalSuccess