#workplaceculture

Leadership immunity from scrutiny: How to stifle culture growth in one easy lesson…..

During a very busy six months working with large and small organisations on a variety of projects you know what has been the constant? No matter the size, industry or intention, those groups who fail to consistently make their leaders accountable struggle to build workplace culture. Research really clearly shows a relationship between: Clear leadership accountability at all organisational levels = Greater trust = Higher levels of employee engagement Equally, the flag continue

"Presenteeism" - It's time to grab this tiger by the tail

We’ve all done it: Dragged ourselves into work when feeling sick as a dog – or emotionally under par. It’s fair to say those days weren’t our most productive, or our happiest at work! “Presenteeism,” it would seem, is the close cousin of absenteeism - the one who manages to insidiously dodge the limelight though. How do we define presenteeism exactly? “Presenteeism” is being at work when you shouldn’t be and when as a result, as a result you are under productive. There are

If I had a dollar for every time I've heard this I'd be mega wealthy...

“We do a culture survey every year and it's then up to each department to make any changes needed.” Mmmm...Who owns the workplace culture in this instance? Yes, certainly in organizations culture is everyone’s responsibility to live and breathe. ...but there always a need to be a driving point - the axle turning the wheel. And that axle is the leadership group. When leaders: - truly understand the significance of making positive workplace culture an ongoing reality live the a

The Destination workplace wishlist...Elements that drive retention, engagement and performance

Creating a workplace where employees are happy is good for business. Customers, clients and members are more likely to take up a service with organisations where the culture is positive. It's a no brainer really so why not aspire to be the best? Here's a wishlist to get you started... Email me at lexie@lexiewilkinsconsulting.com if I can help you drive positive change. #workplaceculture #ceo #coach #club #sportingclub #businessperformance #agility #aflclub #emergingtalent #

New Leader? Make people and purpose your priority and profit will follow.

New leader, new organisation. No matter what industry, the default activities for a business leader at this time can often be to head to the nearest profit and loss spreadsheets and get lost in a blur of log on details, swipe cards and senior introductions. Whilst of course, gaining a rapid understanding of the business “state of play” is important, none of it matters more than your biggest business asset, your people. I challenge the new leader to down tools, eg the laptop