by Greg Mitchell | Apr 26, 2017 | Culture
One of the common features of many of the businesses we come into contact with is that they are experiencing a period of rapid growth. They have a proven product or service, they’re doing the right thing by their customers and they’re reaping...
by Greg Mitchell | Aug 20, 2016 | Culture, Leadership
Objectively addressing matters such as culture and leadership in a business or organisation can be a tricky business. Individual views of what constitutes “good” cultures and leaders can differ for example, and pinning down just what our current culture...
by Greg Mitchell | Jun 1, 2016 | Culture
Cleaning out my office the other day (a task that has been many years in the making!), I stumbled across an article in an old edition of Harvard Business Review (May 2013) that’s worth a revisit. The article explores the interesting issue of the ideal...
by Greg Mitchell | Mar 28, 2016 | Culture
I’m an accountant. I’m all about making money. If you want to make money, get your culture right first. Don’t waste your time on the other stuff.by Giam Swiegers, former CEO of Deloitte Australia Most of us understand its importance, but...
by Greg Mitchell | May 2, 2014 | Culture
I was watching the ABC program Q&A a little while ago, when the panellists were asked their view of Pope Francis, having been elected to the Papacy 12 months prior.What struck me most about the response of the panellists was their unanimity, particularly given...
by Greg Mitchell | Oct 1, 2010 | Culture
Workplace Culture – it’s a term frequently used by management “gurus” and just as frequently ignored by many who see culture change programs as nothing more than the warm and fuzzy stuff – yoga classes, paying for Christmas drinks, providing...
