Category: Misc
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When your talent leaves
You should, always, make the time to ensure they leave well. That they leave with a good taste in their mouth, so that they can go to their next job and will consider returning to your company in the future with the new skills they have learnt in their following career stage. It always surprises…
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Job Hopping
We need to start embracing job hopping. Many people get really upset and act out when their team members leave for another job, inside or outside of a company. But the truth is, we all need talent to be moving and picking up new skills. People grow faster and learn more like this. And, if…
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The Cathedral Effect
We know that the details (about lighting, temperature, room layout, furniture, plants) of a space are critical. We know that these details contribute to how we feel and how we subsequently act. This phenomenon is known as the Cathedral Effect. And you have felt it I am sure when you have walked into a space…
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Don’t let age determine your capabilities
Age is just a number. And I am not talking just about being too young, I am talking about being too old as well. KFC started by a 65 year old. McDonalds started by a 52 year old. Starbucks…52 year old….
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The Dunbar number.
It’s around 150 – the number of people that can truly know each other well in a work setting. It’s worth reflecting on that when designing organisations.
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Support your people to grow.
Let your people move, try new things, experience different projects. The best companies know that talent has to move to where it’s needed the most, the talent brings their best and the company puts them in the right place. Movement is necessary.
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Loyalty at work.
You need a great mission, people want to be loyal to a mission and an outcome. Rather than to a single person. That’s why teams are so important, and the work they are doing – rather than a hierarchy which points to the top.
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Think long term.
Where you are now is based upon the decision you took 5 or 10 years ago. And the same will be true as to where you are in 5 years time – the decisions you take today will shape the future.