We design organizational charts, establish processes and measure performance as though organizations are machines. But people don’t behave like interchangeable parts. Explore why understanding the relationships, behaviours and systems beneath the surface can transform how we lead.
What happens when success itself becomes an obstacle to excellence? Discover how capable organizations can move beyond what already works, challenge established assumptions, and create the conditions for meaningful, sustainable improvement.
Most organizations do not start thinking about culture because something is broken. They start because they are growing. What once felt intuitive now requires intention. Decisions carry more weight. Roles become more complex. Informal norms no longer scale. In this article, we define what culture actually is, what most organizations misunderstand about it, and how to assess whether your growth is strengthening coherence or quietly eroding it.
Strategy collapses when it ignores context. The same decision can create momentum in one organization and chaos in another. At Positivist Group, we help leaders make decisions that fit real-world constraints, people dynamics, and the complexity of growth.
Culture reflects what organizations teach people through decisions and systems. This post explores culture as the cumulative outcome of intentional or reactive organizational growth.
As organizations grow, people feel the impact first. This post explores how roles, expectations, and capacity shape intentional organizational growth and whether growth is experienced as sustainable or exhausting.
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with digital messages and virtual interactions, the power of real connections and community has never been more vital. Today, on Bell Let's Talk Day, let's remind ourselves of the incredible impact that genuine, human connections can have on our mental health and overall wellness. As we navigate through the waves of life, it's the strength of our communities and the depth of our connections that often become our lifelines. They're not just support...
As adults, there’s a profound lesson to be learned from this childlike wisdom, particularly in the context of our workplaces. Who wouldn’t want to model their professional behaviour on the strategic prowess of the sixth grader?
Taking a coach approach is engrained in everything we do. I’m surprised it’s taken so long for me to delve into this topic, because it's such an important piece of my philosophy and how we approach everything we do at Positivist Group - and that is how to create a coaching culture. Regardless of the work we're doing, whether it's succession planning for a small business, building custom e-learning, developing a high performing team, delivering an executive coaching program or crafting policies...
Myths and Truths Executive presence - an elusive quality often spoken about but seldom fully understood. It's the intangible aura that seems to surround influential leaders, leaving us in awe and admiration. But what exactly is executive presence, and is it just a magical spell cast upon the chosen few? This blog unravels the myths and reveals the truths behind this enigmatic concept. So, fasten your seatbelts, and let's embark on a journey of discovery! Myth 1: Executive Presence is All About...
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