The Uncanny and Mystical in the Workplace: How In-Groups and Out-Groups Shape Collective Change

How In-Groups and Out-Groups Shape Collective Change Workplaces are often framed as spaces of logic and structure, where ambiguity is managed, controlled, or eliminated in favor of clarity and efficiency. PowerPoint slides, Excel spreadsheets, and tightly managed agendas act as tools of order, creating an environment where the unknown is contained. And within this control … Continued

Implementing the Seven Principles for Intentional Work Culture Change

Implementing the Seven Principles for Intentional Culture Change Transforming organizational culture is a complex and crucial process for businesses seeking to adapt to new realities and improve their internal dynamics.  Based on the insights from “We Built This Culture (so We Can Change It): Seven Principles for Intentional Culture Change” by Hamedani et al. (2024), … Continued

Navigating the NOISE analysis: Harnessing Exceptions for Organizational Growth

Explore the transformative power of NOISE analysis with a focus on strategic exceptions. Learn how to harness your organization’s hidden potential for innovation and growth by effectively identifying and leveraging key exceptions. Dive into Mike Cardus’s expert insights for a smarter approach to organizational development.

Enhance Change and Organization Development: 6 Methods for Success

Discover six effective methods to drive successful change and organization development. Learn how thought-provoking questions, extrospection, diverse change tools, persuasion skills, visual representation of change, and sustainability feedback mechanisms can enhance your change processes.