For many, the phrase “workplace investigation” evokes an immediate stomach clench but there are considerable positives that can emerge once the process has been resolved – because from out of the disruption of the investigation, productive learnings and changes can...
Workplace Relations
A Psychologically Safe Workplace: Why you need it – and how to get it
In the final part of our series on mental health at work, we examine the importance of ensuring and creating a psychologically safe workplace. We have previously emphasised that where a culture promotes psychological safety, where it is ‘safe’ to voice an opinion,...
Healthy Minds, Healthy Business
To say that the impact of the pandemic on mental health on individuals and employers is huge, is not remotely an overstatement. Despite the growing awareness of the world’s mental health status across the globe, many companies do not make it a high enough priority and...
COVID Conflict Can Be Calmed
COVID-19 has been referred to as a “time machine to the future.” [1] Many businesses recognise that that the pandemic has provided the opportunity for them to review their current strategy and look at different possibilities. No matter what the scale of the...
Cause [Constructive] Conflict
Patrick Lencioni’s conflict continuum extends from artificial harmony through to mean spirited conflict. Constructive conflict leads to a range of business benefits including: innovative outcomes; better decision making; greater engagement. How can you foster...
No one tells me anything!
“Nobody ever tells me anything around here!” How many times have we heard that? Or “communication is hopeless in our business, we are like mushrooms, always kept in the dark!” While I will be the first to admit that we have worked with many leaders who lack...
Humour Champions
Calling all Humour Champions! I am proud to work for Change2020 an organisation that has humour, as one of its values. We embody this value in our creativity, laughter and fun. We understand the serious nature of our business and the business of our clients and we...
Psst, psst – whisper, whisper, whisper…
Building Trust and Promoting Collaboration in the Workplace The modern corporate office environment is generally open-planned, minimalistic in style, decorated with lush wall-gardens, and furnished with generous plump lounges and long meeting tables with sophisticated...