As organizations grow, the informal ways of working that once made them agile can begin creating confusion, duplication and unexpected bottlenecks. But is more structure really the answer? Let’s explore how understanding the work people actually do can help organizations evolve without losing what made them successful.
Do we pursue this funding opportunity, even if it stretches our capacity?
Do we formalize this program, knowing it will change how we operate?
Do we say yes to this partnership, or protect focus and say no?
As organizations grow, structure often lags behind reality. This post explores structure as a key dimension of intentional organizational growth, shaping clarity, accountability, and how work actually gets done.
Governance is not about control. It is about clarity. This post examines how governance evolves as organizations grow, and why it matters more than many leaders expect.
As organizations grow, clarity about what they offer often becomes harder to maintain. This post explores how product decisions shape focus, identity, and sustainability as part of intentional organizational growth.
Technology can create organizational problems when it lags behind growth, and just as easily when it is implemented too quickly. In intentional growth, systems must support clarity, trust, and decision-making rather than add friction.
Until about 5 years ago, thinking about having a great purpose in the world felt a lot like banging my head against a glass wall. I felt like I could see through to the other side. I knew I could have a purpose - I wanted one - I could almost touch it, but it was elusive. I tried on many purposes in my quest to find what felt right and made sense. I knew that people were important, and especially protecting and nurturing the individuals, like myself, who were sensitive creatures. But there was...
As we stand at the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution, the intertwining of human creativity with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and formidable challenges. This past week at SocialHRCamp Ottawa, we explored the essence of being human in an AI world—our fears, desires, and imperfections—and how we, as HR professionals and leaders, can harness these qualities to foster a workplace that truly values humanity.
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