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.
If you’re about to participate in a strategic planning session, you may be expecting a conversation about mission statements, goals, priorities and perhaps a few sticky notes. Those things may all make an appearance. But they aren’t really the point. At its best, strategic planning is a chance to step outside the day-to-day work of running an organization and have a different kind of conversation: Where are we going? Why does that direction matter? What will it take to get there? And what...
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.
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.
“People have really come to this place in their life where they want to be doing more work that is meaningful and connected to their core values,” Tara explains. “I’m finding that clients at all stages of their careers are asking themselves, ‘Is the work I’m doing filling my cup? Is it meaningful?'”
“Coaching can be life-changing. Clients often come back and say, ‘You changed my life,’ or ‘I’ve been able to advance in my career,’ or ‘I’ve learned so much about myself. Now I’m better prepared and more confident in the working world.'”
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.
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...
How do you feel about the new year? Do you feel a renewed sense of hope and purpose? Or are you disinterested - just another day. One of the lessons from 2023, at least for me, is a deeper understanding of how we're all looking for progress (or for many, survival) and to keep a clear conscience. Finding that balance is tricky, especially when it's harder to know what's truly real and we all grasp onto our beliefs like they are life preservers in a hurricane. What do I know is...
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?
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