Future Trends in Business Strategy and Execution: A Change Management Perspective
As we wrap up Q1 of 2024, businesses face a landscape brimming with challenges and opportunities. For organizations committed to thriving amid constant change, understanding and adapting to emerging business trends is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. This comprehensive analysis, presented by Cross Impact, delves into the top business trends that will shape the strategies and […]
Resistance is Not Futile: Using Conflict as a Catalyst in Change Management
Change is a ubiquitous presence in the corporate world. It oscillates from subtle policy modifications to major organizational overhauls. Along with change, resistance tags along, seemingly as enduring and inevitable. In my many years as an executive coach, I’ve seen how this resistance manifests and how leaders can deftly navigate it. As leaders, comprehending this […]
Nurturing Leaders: Unleashing the Power of Leadership Development
Nurturing Leaders: Unleashing the Power of Leadership Development Today, let’s dive into a topic that’s at the very core of building successful businesses: leadership development. Over the years of coaching high-level teams, we’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact of nurturing and empowering leaders on the trajectory of organizations. So grab a cup of coffee, and […]
5 Tips to Gain Alignment as a Team of Leaders
The Great Reevaluation has companies scrambling to assess and improve their organizational benefits, culture, and more to minimize staff turnover. This is occurring at all levels of organizations, as the job market is currently favoring employees, and companies are being forced to change to be competitive. While providing more workplace flexibility or team bonding activities […]
3 Ways to Maximize Mentor/Mentee Relationships
When asked how they landed a dream job or rose to their current rank, many accomplished business executives attribute their position to an outstanding mentor. Whether you are striving for a promotion, seeking a new role, or looking to hone your skillset for daily job responsibilities, you may similarly benefit from this type of relationship. […]
Five Tips to Re-Energize Employees When Returning to the Office
While it seems like only yesterday that a fully remote work environment was considered futuristic, the unique pressures stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a transition that has forever disrupted the workforce climate. As the country has started to turn a corner, and seems keen on returning to the former “normal” workforce environments, many organizations […]
Characteristics of High Performing Teams
When looking at companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple, many business leaders consider how they can replicate their success. How do they achieve such feats? One core reason: They have a company culture that promotes high-performing teams. Regardless of seniority level, all pieces across the organization need to work together in unison and thrive independently […]
Partnerships Over Silos
Business owners seeking to optimize the culture of their companies should be continuously pursuing ways to increase productivity levels, inspire innovation, and adapt and be nimble in changing environments. They should also be actively assessing for threats. Organizational silos are one such phenomenon that can greatly hinder and risk business growth. Silos in a company […]
Creating a Culture of Innovation
Employees are increasingly rejecting traditional workplace environments. No longer satisfied with clocking in to collect a paycheck, today’s workforce expects their jobs to deliver a sense of deep purpose, one that aids in shaping their identity and provides fulfillment. In a study published by McKinsey last year, “70 percent of employees said that their sense […]
6 Tips to Create Autonomous and Self-Directed Teams
The workforce has changed dramatically in the past few years. Remote and hybrid environments are becoming not just a perk but often expected; robots are increasingly integrated into food and retail industries; the “Great Resignation” has employers on their heels to improve workplace cultures and benefits to meet employee expectations and reduce turnover. This wave […]
