The Stephen James Partnership’s Post

🌐 A powerful statement is not enough; firms must also deliver on their promises to customers. 🔴 That requires putting the right people in the right roles, breaking down silos to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, investing in the areas that matter most, and ensuring that leaders demonstrate every day, through their words and actions, their commitment to the firm’s articulated goals. #solutions101 Great article!

KPMG recently shared the top five issues facing businesses in Australia over the next six years. Ranked second was; "Talent acquisition, retention and re/upskilling workers to meet a digitised future (42%)" How you engage and train your teams will be a significant factor for success in your business in 2024.  I am often asked to engage with a team or business and help teach or implement a new culture that senior management or owners have developed. You can't teach culture. You need to create it! We create culture by understanding our behaviour and the behaviour of others, creating a clear understanding of the mission and vision and how it impacts the whole team. Let's start today! It's time to work ON the business, not just IN the business. Email Rob@macteamconsulting.com.au Call us on 0407908022 Visit https://lnkd.in/gVsd4W8H #culturechange #team #dentalpractice #orthodontics #vision2024

The highest performers in a role are 800% more productive than average performers in the same role, according to McKinsey&Co’s The State of Organisations 2023 Survey. The key to productivity? ‘Buy-in’.   ‘Buy-in’ is when the entire organisation buys into the brand and the vision for the future.   At The Clearing we’ve developed a proprietary approach to embedding brand culture and propelling change across a business.   Go to theclearing.co.uk/buyin/ or email getintouch@theclearing.co.uk to find out more.   *Ref: https://lnkd.in/gRGFf-P6 #buyin #creativity #employeeengagement #peopleandculture

It seems to me that the task of a consultant is not to motivate, but to create conditions for comfortable and effective work for ALL employees. The problem is that the modern management paradigm has exhausted its "margin of safety". Modern requirements for the Management System already exceed the capabilities of this System. A different look and other means are required. The design of this engine does not allow to increase the power due to additional boost. A different engine design is required.   https://lnkd.in/ep7DFZrv

Different power dynamics in the boardroom can significantly influence a company's outcomes. A balanced boardroom will improve corporate governance and create effective decision-making processes, but an imbalance will hinder innovation and may cause your organisation to miss out on opportunities. Power dynamics are complex, but by understanding them and using the right strategies, companies can create an inclusive and productive boardroom culture. https://lnkd.in/eykkUa7S #CorporateGovernance #DecisionMaking #InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceCulture

Words matters Nomen est Omen en route #mckinseyfication of society Btw. current exampel of value BS speak impact: #VBC Steward Health Care #valuebasedcare en route bankruptcy in a country, which already has the highest #healthcare cost per capita and, as the only western country, a decreasing average life time per capita - i.e. in sum #dystopia by KISS business school simplistic reductionist deterministic thinking by excel. And, Europe still keep sending their elite to be trained by the very same schools. Will we ever learn?

⬇️⬇️⬇️ 4. The double-dippers: A growing phenomenon We estimate this group to be around 5 percent of the workforce in a typical organization. 💡 ➡️ “Double-dippers, who are uniquely dispersed along the satisfaction spectrum, are full-time salaried workers who *hold two or more jobs simultaneously*, likely without their employers’ knowledge. This phenomenon is present across our multinational survey sample, particularly among those working in mostly remote settings.” ➡️ (Hmmm… they got to make a living my friend! … if they are getting the job done, what’s your problem?) ➡️ “These employees, also known as “polyworkers,” sound like bad news on the productivity front, but are they? Our analysis indicates that the answer is “it depends.” ➡️ (Of Course!) Great Share! Gracias Professor Guido Respect the hard working #doubledipper #employee s(he) maybe supporting parents, grandparents, cousins, family members etc.

Like all advice or theories, this article from McKinsey shouldn’t be blindly followed. Do your own research, apply common sense and draw from life experiences. Figure out what culture you want in your company and tailor the right approach.

Rethinking purpose can be immeasurably beneficial for the synergistic goals of strategic clarity and employee motivation. A company’s board has an increasingly important role to play in holding management accountable for that effort. In fact, with CEO tenure averaging only about five years, boards have not only more longitudinal power but, some would argue, a fiduciary responsibility to attend to a company’s purpose and its ability to live it. Board members should be asking the management team tough questions, which might include: If we were to put our purpose statement alongside a competitor’s, could our employees identify which one was ours? If we polled employees, how many could say what our purpose is? Do our employees have the resources required to deliver on our promises to customers? Although those questions are quite intuitive, we know from experience that many senior executives are not adequately addressing them—either because they don’t fully appreciate the importance of purpose in strategic planning, because they are too focused on short-term financial performance, or because addressing these questions shines a light on fundamental corporate vulnerabilities. #changemanagement #Strategy #Leadershipdevelopment #purpose

🚀 New technologies and expanding data are unlocking immense value across private, public, and government sectors—from optimizing resource allocation to identifying risks and innovating new products. But with 80% of large enterprises pursuing two or more organizational transformations simultaneously (according to recent KPMG US survey), the shift from episodic change to continuous reinvention is clear. Technology alone isn’t enough. Leaders must empower their workforce to drive value. Success hinges on building cultures of agility, employee engagement, and trust—where teams can adapt quickly, make informed decisions, and align with strategic goals. 🏆 It’s time to move beyond short-term wins. Long-term success comes from a transformation culture that thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and shared values. The key? A culture that’s flexible, forward-thinking, and committed to creating lasting value. 💡 Dive into the full survey to learn more insights in this evolution and discover how #KPMG can help your organization not just navigate but thrive in the nexus of people and technology. https://lnkd.in/gs72W8gb #KPMGAdvisory #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseTransformation #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement