Culture Bites

The term 'Managing Up' can have negative connotations for some... but how would you do it from a Constructive lens? We answer a listener's question

Often Culture programs start with a ton of energy... but how do you sustain it over time? 1 - Know where you are and where you're going 2 - Know what your key priorities/actions are (Focus) 3 - Check in on whether you're still on the path 4 - Have a coalition 5 - Build excitement and energy 6 - Communicate, Communicate, Communicate 7 - Leaders (and clear expectations of them) 8 - Celebrate along the way

If you haven't yet... then this year (and here's why)

LSI + adds a personalised narrative of your LSI results. Paired with a debrief from an Accredited Practitioner, the LSI + enriches the developmental journey. Learn more and join our Professional Development Events here: https://bit.ly/LSI-plus

Don't let the LSI development walk out the door with the coach. How to hand over ongoing development discussions with the manager

Can 'D' overshadow the 'I' in D&I? What does it mean to be truly inclusive? What does it mean for culture? Question from a listener: I find it’s easy to let ‘D’ be the focus so people are all about the structures and reinforcers and less about the “what would it look like if we were truly inclusive” - I’m a big believer that exclusion feels like exclusion to everyone rather than “let’s include that group this week”.

Ash shares how he grew up, different jobs he had, and the lessons he learnt along the way

The LSI is that it isn't set in stone. We want to get insights and take action. Has your LSI shifted? It might be time to find out.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This is a rebroadcast of an old episode on setting goals for the new year. We'll be back with more great episodes in 2024! Thanks for all your support!

Ash Smith shares two of his most recommended books to clients and how they relate to the Circumplex and what we do. The Multipliers by Liz Wiseman, and Time to Think by Nancy Kline

Communication up, down, and for learning. We discuss what you can do to send a constructive message. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.

What is the motivational potential of jobs in your team? If they lack autonomy, feedback, variety... they'll be detracting from Achievement Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.

How to shape culture using rewards, punishment, and appraisal systems Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.

Done right, goals can reinforce Achievement and Self Actualising expectations. Done poorly - they drive Passive and Aggressive styles. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.

Shaping culture with Selection and placement, training and development, respect for members Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.

We talk about how Structures affect Culture and what actions you could take. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email: podcast@human-synergistics.com.au The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.

Tips of what to think about and things you can do to improve the Articulation of Mission Causal Factor Come to the Culture and Leadership Conference in Sydney / Melbourne this September: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference2023/

All teams inevitably hit an impasse during decision making discussions. These are 7 awesome tips to break the impasse and move forwards. Join us at this year's Culture and Leadership Conference: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference2023

We review this article from Harvard Business Review on 5 Mistakes New Managers Make: https://hbr.org/2023/05/5-mistakes-new-managers-make?tpcc=orgsocial_edit&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin

Sanitarium, Rabobank, Macquarie University, REA Group, Hanes Brands. This September in Sydney and Melbourne. It's a free event. Register here: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference2023/