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Transitioning to the New Normal of the Hybrid Workplace

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While the shift to virtual work may have been precipitated by the necessary work-from-home measures in 2020 due to COVID, plans for the new hybrid workforce are becoming less reactionary and more deliberate now. This transition is proving to be challenging in many workplaces and there is no question that the post-pandemic world of work is going to look different. Leading a hybrid team will require adaptability to change and an openness to experimentation.

Embracing the Paradoxes of Leadership

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Leaders need to successfully navigate several different types of tensions in order to be effective in today’s workplace. Being a leader continues to become increasingly complex, especially when choosing which style of leadership to use in any given situation.

Leaders: Supporting Your Team for the New Hybrid Workforce

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With unprecedented levels of virtual team collaboration, more flexible work hours, and less time spent commuting, it’s no wonder that, as has been widely reported, global productivity increased dramatically during the pandemic…although these gains undoubtedly came at a high cost for some individuals and organizations.

The TEAM Reset and The Future of Work

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The last 1 ½ years have been challenging to say the least due to the Pandemic. However, there have also been great opportunities as well. There is more emphasis on human-centred approaches to working including greater empathy and flexibility by leaders and organizations. As well, employees have demonstrated their commitment to achieving the organization’s purpose and goals while working remotely. For many organizations, it has also brought restructuring and changes in team membership a...

Why Curiosity and Intentional Learning Are Critical Skills to Learn Right Now

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The most important skill to acquire in our new digital age? Surprisingly, it is the ability to learn. In a recent report, McKinsey describes “intentional learning” as the most fundamental skill for professionals to cultivate in the coming decades, noting that “few adults have been trained in the core skills and mindsets of effective learners”.

Effective Leaders Need to Collaborate Across Boundaries Even More

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When working with senior leaders, one of the most often asked questions is “ how do I and my team collaborate more effectively across boundaries”. There it is…..that timeless, age-old question. Organizations have talked about cross-collaboration and reducing silos for decades!

Peer Coaching Can Make Work Less Lonely & Boost Performance

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Peer coaching is about cultivating a network of allies that can provide mutual support in creating positive change to improve performance. In addition to its many benefits of learning, these relationships also address the roots of loneliness at work. Employees gain new perspectives on their issues and opportunities.

Cultivating “Team Resilience”

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2020 will definitely go down as a year to remember. If there was ever a year that challenged our personal resilience and that of teams it was this one. With the COVID 19 pandemic, working from home; lockdowns and systemic racism issues it was a tough one. Resilience is often thought of as the “ability to bounce back”.

Successful Collaboration for Cross-Functions Teams in the Workplace

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Cross-functional teams have become a common feature of today’s increasingly diversified organizations. When designed well, these teams have the ability to accomplish organizational goals with increased efficiency, faster decision making and better resource allocation.

Are You Struggling to Maintain Balance While Working from Home?

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Are You Struggling to Maintain Balance While Working from Home? Here are some practical tips and strategies to help you maintain perspective. We help coach others to thrive instead of just survive!

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