I bet your organisation has excellent examples of engagement you can point to. Every organisation does. But the real challenge is making those good examples the ‘everyday normal’. How do you build the internal case for engagement so it’s simply ‘The Way We Do Things Around Here’?

We often see purpose-led organisations doing a good job of identifying the impact they are working towards. What is often less clear - and therefore left to chance - is their strategy for getting there. In this article, we unpack a simple model for behaviour change that will clarify where you can make the biggest difference.

Are you involved in some kind of strategy, visioning or planning process at the moment? Of course you are. We love to create strategies, visions and plans. And more than anything, we love to create strategic plans. In this article, however, we’re going to unpack the difference between a strategy and a plan, and explain the pitfalls of strategic planning.

What do you really mean by ‘community’? Many organisations throw about the word without taking the time to define what that means. This can create problems when you lump too many people into one homogenous group. In this article, we suggest four ways of defining your community, and mention some risks to be aware of.

A check-in is a simple method for opening a meeting. There is an open invitation for every person to speak at the start of the meeting. We’ve found that regular check-ins are one of the most powerful rituals to build an inclusive and effective team culture.

Your working environment isn’t simple. Nor is it complicated. It’s complex. And that distinction is important. And when you’re working in the complexity of people’s lives, you need some tools to help you when you get stuck, overwhelmed or confused.

Virtual meetings are here to stay. If you and your teammates are talking about “Zoom fatigue”, then this article will point you towards five simple tactics to set yourselves up for success with virtual meetings.