Productivity Paranoia
Burnout can hurt productivity, so it is crucial to address its root causes. According to Gallup, the causes of burnout are factors such as unfair treatment, unmanageable workloads, unclear communication, a lack of support from managers, and unreasonable time pressure. To solve these issues, Gallup suggests a holistic approach that includes setting realistic job expectations […]
Horizon scanning mindset: A practice to bring future orientation and adaptability.
Traditionally, horizon scanning has been a bi-annual or annual process where a strategy team researches, collects, and analyses data, synthesizes and develops scenarios that are then assessed and shared with strategies developed. While these processes remain essential in providing direction, a mindset of horizon scanning can foster more significant levels of future orientation, changeability, curiosity, […]
Transforming meta-cognition
It’s the way we see the world and how we get things done. It has a lot to do with how effective we can be collectively in solving problems and achieving sustained success. If we see the world as we have always seen it, then we will do what we have always done. In a […]
Our North Star: Individual Purpose
Purpose fuels our resilience, fosters our emotional stability and provides the foundations for our wellbeing. A sense of purpose evolves through a developmental process that involves both internal and external dimensions. The journey towards purpose is not straightforward, here is a conceptual perspective of how we develop in our sense of purpose, although there are […]
Mobilising Cultural Change – 7 Tactics for Organisational Transformation
Here are 7 tactics to mobilise cultural transformation in your organisation: Understand and work within cultural norms: To drive change, start by understanding the existing organisational culture. Align the transformation strategy with the accepted norms and values to ensure a smooth transition. Change behaviours: Prioritise a behavioural shift to realign actions with new organisational goals. […]
Being vulnerable? or is it just oversharing?
Thankfully those times have passed and we now value qualities in our leaders such as humility, authenticity, and vulnerability. In her book ‘Dare to Lead,’ Brene Brown asserts that leaders should face vulnerability by engaging in life, dedicating themselves to their goals and having the courage to face their fears and the uncertainty of the […]
The rise of bullshit
Bullshit is common in organisations, It can be a well-entrenched social practice used to reinforce a social identity and to get things done. Bullshitting works as a practice. In fact, it can work so well that it takes over whole teams and industries. Bullshit as practice is on the increase and thrives in environmental conditions […]
Psychology of mergers
At Potenture, we suggest you start with: A Shared Vision If people don’t see the merger as the right fit or understand how it makes sense, they may feel uncertain and resistant. A compelling vision that provides a rationale for the merger and transformation will help people get on board. Equity and Respect The way […]
