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How Talented Are You at Achieving Consensus?

How Talented Are You at Achieving Consensus? Issue 183, October 24, 2024 One of the major sticking points in organizational (even family) decision-making is the pursuit of a shared goal in building consensus while recognizing the diversity of opinions, thoughts and expertise of those involved. But first, for the record, consensus is a general agreement about something, either an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group (Brittanica). And add to that, the result of…

Kevin Novak
October 24, 2024
Ideas and Innovations Newsletter

How to Recognize Bad Intentions

How to Recognize Bad Intentions Issue 176, September 5, 2024 They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. So, is the road to paradise paved by bad intentions? As absurd as that may sound, being aware of any bad intentions (as opposed to assuming good intentions) may pave a better way forward. To be forewarned is to be forearmed, emotionally, psychologically and in the case of business, strategically. Organizations are complex interconnecting systems. The human system within…

Kevin Novak
September 4, 2024
Ideas and Innovations Newsletter

Quiet Quitting – Ideas + Innovations from 2040

Quiet Quitting Issue 73: Sept 15, 2022 We’ve all become seduced by the power of digital media to shift the cultural conversation in real time. Case in point: A cascade of reports about Quiet Quitting hit our inboxes after it was socialized on TikTok in July. It soon became the darling of cultural observers and journalists … and the bane of HR teams. So, what’s the fuss?  Ambivalent employment has been around for ages; quiet quitting has gained traction as…

Kevin Novak
September 15, 2022
Ideas and Innovations Newsletter

The New Rules of Work – Ideas + Innovations from 2040

The New Rules of Work Issue 69: August 18, 2022 What is work? Where is work? What work matters? Why do we work?  The traditional work models are turning on their heads.  It’s been a long time coming since the Industrial Age, but we are at a crossroads moving forward radically in how we view and manage work … and our workforce. Think of the current work-related cultural conversation: the Great Resignation, anti-Ambition, silent resignation, a next-gen mental health crisis,…

Kevin Novak
August 18, 2022
Ideas and Innovations Newsletter

Ideas + Innovations from 2040: Taking the Pulse of Your Employees

Taking the Pulse of Your Employees Many organizations are facing a Kairos moment, a moment they neither anticipated nor planned for. Kairos is an ancient Greek word meaning the right, critical, or opportune moment. Others might think of the Kairos as a crucible and defining moment. Over the past 18+ months, organizations have had to adapt and change quickly. Some have been successful, some haven’t, and some have had limited success, still on the journey. When employees’ lack of voice…

Kevin Novak
September 30, 2021
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