Digital Transformation: Creating Value
The impact of digital transformation is felt everywhere, from how businesses operate to how people interact with one another in society. An excellent example of digital transformation is Uber, which has become the world’s leading taxi service despite not owning a single vehicle. This is a prime example of how digital platforms can revolutionise traditional […]
Digital Transformation and Organisational Alignment
This misalignment can manifest as project challenges such as budgetary overflows, user resistance, data handling complexities, and even total project derailment. Successful strategy, especially in the context of digital transformation, is intricate. It necessitates a profound understanding of the organisation’s identity – the core values, principles, and long-term vision and how it will operate. Without […]
Illuminating and Managing Shadow Culture
While an organisation’s official culture is represented by its stated values, mission, and documented policies and procedures, the shadow culture consists of the underlying beliefs, habits, secrets, and behaviours that aren’t formally recognised but still exert a significant influence on how individuals in the organisation think, feel, and act. Shadow cultures often arise from mismatches […]
Aerobic Activity and Mental Health
When many think of exercise, the first thing that comes to mind is physical fitness. However, the benefits of such activities extend beyond muscle tone or cardiovascular health. There is a mental component. The ‘runner’s high’ isn’t just a myth. It’s a documented sensation many runners report after prolonged aerobic exercise. The body releases endorphins, […]
Everyday meaning and impact
One of these assumptions stresses the importance of addressing societal demands and inequalities to find genuine meaning. Let’s delve deeper into this assumption. Unlike other philosophical and psychological theories that take a universal approach to existential questions, Logotherapy brings the search for meaning to the forefront of everyday human existence. Frankl believed that confronting societal […]
Leveraging Exceptional Information for Intelligent Decision-Making in a VUCA World
Exceptional information can be described as data or insights that break away from established norms or patterns. It is the unexpected, the outlier and the initial sign of an emergent threat or opportunity. In a VUCA environment, where low-data decision-making is challenging for computers and artificial intelligence (AI) systems, exceptional information becomes valuable. It prompts […]
Embracing All Emotions for Self-Growth
The Pitfalls of Overvaluing Positivity: The quest for constant happiness can create an unrealistic life portrait, marginalising emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration. The danger lies in this suppression hindering our emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and self-growth. Learning from Low Moments: Low emotional points often signal overlooked needs or desires within us. Accepting and learning […]
Warmth in Leadership: The Cornerstone of Trust
When a leader emanates warmth and genuine care, it creates a transformative and enriching environment, reinforcing trust and collaboration within the team. Warmth and competency construct a sturdy foundation for trust, shaping how team members perceive, respond, and engage with their leaders. Warmth: The Silent Weaver of Bonds: Warmth in leadership is the sincere demonstration […]
