Sometimes I come across ideas in business that are just so counter-productive that I really cannot understand how they ever became accepted practice. One such idea that I’ve seen wreak havoc on corporate culture is the so-called Forced Ranking performance assessment process (or as Jack Welch termed it “Rank & Yank“). In virtually every company … Continue reading One sure-fire way to poison your culture
Stories can change our brain chemistry
“Stories are powerful because they transport us into other people’s worlds, but in doing that, they change the way our brains work and potentially change our brain chemistry; and that’s what it means to be a social creature.” – Paul Zak I find the research described in this short video by neuroeconomics pioneer Paul Zak, author … Continue reading Stories can change our brain chemistry
A great story needn’t be long
People often think that a story has to be long and follow a particular structure in order to have impact or be memorable. This belief often inhibits us from sharing our stories, but it is simply not true. Sometimes, the best stories are really short little anecdotes. I came across this one in a recent … Continue reading A great story needn’t be long
Prof Dave Snowden to visit South Africa
It’s been way too long since Dave has visited SA, so I’m really excited to welcome him back! His thinking has evolved significantly since the last time we’ve had the opportunity to engage with him, so I’m really looking forward to a mind-stretching experience! Dave will be in SA from around the 14th of October … Continue reading Prof Dave Snowden to visit South Africa