Culture Shock: Common mistakes growing companies make (and how to avoid them
“Culture is not an initiative. Culture is the enabler of initiatives.” Larry Senn As startup companies transition into larger, more established organisations, they face unique
Strategy Eats Culture for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
“Strength lies in differences, not similarities.” – Stephen Covey You are probably aware of the quote from Peter Drucker “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”. The
What Do They Mean When They Say “HR Needs to Be More Strategic”?
“Today’s tactical victory does not guarantee tomorrow’s strategic success.” – Peter Pace One of the common complaints of HR in smaller businesses is that they
Frankenstein Structures
“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change” – Mary Shelley Yesterday I helped an organisation start the process
How HR Can Get Heard by Leadership
“I knew exactly what to do. But, in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.” – Michael Scott HR plays
Why HR Strategy Matters from Day One
“Strategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it’s about deliberately choosing to be different.” – Michael Porter As your startup begins its expansion, it is critical