In today’s highly competitive business landscape, building a strong and unique brand identity is crucial for the success of any organization. This process often starts by looking inward – assessing your team’s composition, strengths, and values to create an authentic …
A Tale of Two Designs: The Organization & Its Data
Organizational design and enterprise data models (EDM) are fundamental components of modern business operations, and understanding their interplay is crucial for achieving optimal performance. In fact, a well-designed EDM significantly influences the effectiveness of an organization’s structure through improved strategic …
The Power of Data Governance for Organizations
Introduction In today’s data-driven world, organizations rely on data for strategic decision-making, innovation, and competitive advantage. However, this valuable resource can quickly become a liability if not managed properly. This is where data governance steps in. Data governance is a …
Is Your Organization Learning? Simple Strategies to Create a Culture of Learning
The world changes rapidly, and your organization is likely feeling this pressure as well. These days, both consumers and employees are more educated than ever before. As a result, employees are more likely to value training and education. They also …
From Team of Experts to Expert Team
Building an effective team is difficult, but it’s the key to success. Great teams are made up of people who complement one another. They know their strengths and weaknesses, and they work harmoniously together to fill in the gaps. Here …
Audience Architecture: From Audience to Community, Based on Actions and Values
Audience architecture entails defining and identifying which outside groups and individuals align with the values and goals of your organization, and then build a community with and among them through actions and shared insights. Getting Started with Audience Architecture Be …
How to Create Stakeholders Management Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Organizations need to be aware of their surroundings and understand their ecosystem if they want to succeed. One way to accomplish that is to know the different types of stakeholders that they should consider when making decisions and reaching out …
Creative Ways to Engage in Transdisciplinarity
Crossing boundaries and transcending established ways of thinking can challenge individuals and teams alike. The Transdisciplinary Intelligence (TDI) framework provides actionable ways to engage in such practices through creativity, curiosity, learning, and savvy leadership. What is transdisciplinarity? The principle of …
What’s the T of T-Shaped Thinking?
While some may consider it a buzz word, T-shaped as a concept can offer a profound understanding of members of a team or the leadership and structure of an organization. Originally, T-shaped meant deep expertise in one area (the vertical …
Mentors & Brokers: The Bond-Makers of Your Organization
Everyone can agree that leaders have the most power to influence the functioning and culture of any organization, whether a company, a nonprofit, or an entire country. More recent research, however, has shown that two roles that go largely unrecognized …