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"Are you unknowingly sabotaging your company's IT culture? Discover 10 common mistakes that could be burying your IT culture and learn how to avoid them. In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, the importance of a strong IT culture cannot be overstated. It is the backbone of any successful organization, ensuring efficient operations, streamlined processes, and innovative solutions. However, sometimes even the most well-intentioned actions can have negative consequences on your IT culture. Jose Enrique Alvarez, a thought leader in IT culture, has identified 10 common ways that companies unintentionally harm their IT culture. These mistakes can range from micromanaging IT teams to neglecting employee development and overspending on unnecessary technology tools. But don't worry, there is still hope! With Jose's expertise and guidance, you can avoid these pitfalls and cultivate a thriving IT culture within your organization. As a consultant and coach, Jose has helped numerous companies enhance their IT culture, resulting in increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall success. So don't let your IT culture get buried under avoidable mistakes. Take the first step in building a strong and positive IT culture by following Jose Enrique Alvarez and visiting www.jealvarez.com. Let's work together towards creating a culture that will drive your company's success."

Join me for this FREE Webinar by The Breakthrough Co! Creating a Culture of Contribution: Driving Top Tier Performance Thursday 2 May, 1pm MST Registration link in the comments!                     What really drives top-tier performance? In other words, productivity, retention, and profitable growth? It doesn’t happen by chasing engagement scores. Efforts that don't work often result in:  ❌ Leaders missing key skills to be effective  ❌ A misaligned company culture  ❌ Underperformance and low productivity  ❌ Team member dissatisfaction & retention challenges  ❌ Lack of initiative and ability to problem solve We're all familiar with the idea of engagement but having a culture of contribution is at another level. It's centred on the relationship between employee and organization, to achieve top-tier performance. Join our upcoming webinar that unlocks the power of contribution as an organizing concept for a high performance culture. We’ll explore: ✅ How to build a culture of contribution to empower employees and increase productivity ✅ Developing your manager’s capability to drive growth and success ✅ Strategies for promoting a more productive and inclusive workplace

Maintenance is Easier and Cheaper than Repair. In other words, it's better to keep something unbroken than to fix what broke. At Mindful Dynamic Consulting, we see plenty of clients who need Workplace Culture Rehab. These clients might be experiencing severe employee churn, failure to hire, poor employer brand or reputation as a place to work, conflict between teams, project flow and collaboration issues, leadership woes, etc. These Culture Rehab clients either come to us fully aware of their issues, or they purchase a Culture Audit and find out the hard way. While we are happy to help these clients rehabilitate their culture and they *always* improve -- they also *always* say: "Man, I wish we would have prioritized this sooner." We see far fewer clients who are proactive about building a Culture foundation NOW, while things are still going well or before expanding their teams. Whether your Workplace Culture is healthy or hazardous, you should consider consulting with an expert to set foundations in place. With us, you can: 📋 Learn the WALBACH Workplace Culture scale 📋 Audit and evaluate your Culture. 📋 Build a Total Culture Playbook in 12 weeks. 📋 (Re)build your Hiring Process. 📋 Work on areas like DEI, leadership, employee advocacy, collaboration, internal communications, and much more. 📋 Plan, coordinate, and execute trainings, team events, offsites, internal summits and workshops. 📋 (Re)build your employer and consumer brand guidelines, mission and values, structures, systems, codes of conduct, mantras, and philosophies. 📋 Achieve total humanization and outperform your competitors by going people-first. If any of this feels resonant, fill out an inquiry. It's free. You get a free consult you can book anytime, even if you never become a client. mindfuldynamic.co -------- #Workplace #workplaceculture #corporateculture #companyculture #hiring #candidateexperience #employeeexperience #employeesatisfaction #employerbrand #leadership #Culture #teamwork #collaboration #humanresources #peopleops #peopleoperations

The practice of showing appreciation is your next most important step toward fostering a more positive team culture and even improving employee retention. I know what you’re thinking. “If I miss a few opportunities to show appreciation towards employees, it’s not that big of a deal, right?” Wrong. According to OC Tanner research, “79% of employees who quit their jobs claim that a lack of appreciation was a major reason for leaving.” My free Appreciation At Work Toolkit is the solution for anyone who leads a team, with top tips for showing gratitude and appreciation. The toolkit includes everything you need to implement into your daily routine, including: - Easy printables to use in meetings - Low-cost gift ideas to show appreciation for your staff - Tips on low-cost appreciation tools every manager should own - A sample session facilitator’s guide to use with your team at your next meeting - An editable slide deck - and more! Sign up now, and start improving your team culture today!

Traditional team-building exercises have become stale and ineffective. Your employees go through the motions without genuine engagement, and the impact fades as soon as they return to the office. The lack of real connection between team members is affecting productivity and innovation. Forced interactions in conference rooms or artificial environments create awkward moments rather than authentic bonds. Meanwhile, your competitors are pulling ahead with more cohesive teams. The cost of low employee engagement and high turnover is mounting, and you need a solution that actually works. Discover the transformative power of river-based team building with RiverBond Expeditions. Nothing builds trust like navigating rapids together or solving real challenges in nature. Our carefully crafted river adventures create authentic opportunities for leadership, communication, and collaboration. Teams return energized, unified, and equipped with practical skills that translate directly to workplace success. Our professional facilitators blend outdoor adventure with purposeful activities that drive lasting change. Join the countless organizations that have revolutionized their team dynamics through the power of shared river experiences.

Just finished Shaping Workplace Culture as a Manager! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dxnJ8jwe Very recommended to managers who shape their company's culture. #workplaceculture #teammanagement

Is your company culture built to last? Can it handle a little jumping around (metaphorically, of course)? Just like a well-built bed frame can withstand enthusiastic jumps, a resilient company culture can handle challenges and setbacks. This video embodies the concept of Organisational Resilience. A resilient organisation is one that can adapt and thrive in the face of change. It's a culture that fosters open communication, trust, and psychological safety. Employees in a resilient organisation feel empowered to take risks, learn from mistakes, and bounce back from adversity. How can you build a resilient company culture in your organisation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!

🚀 The Power of Open Conversations in Cultivating a Strong Safety Culture🚀 In today's fast-paced workplaces, a robust safety culture is essential—not just for protecting employees, but for driving overall organizational performance. At the heart of this culture? Open conversations Here’s why open dialogue matters: 1. Trust Building When employees feel safe to share concerns, it lays the groundwork for prioritizing safety. 2. Boosting Human Performance Communication helps identify challenges and needs, leading to support that enhances performance and reduces errors. 3. Employee Engagement Empowering team members to participate in safety discussions fosters ownership and commitment to safety practices. 4. Learning & Growth Focusing on lessons learned—rather than blame—creates a culture of continuous improvement. 5. Collaboration Breaking down silos allows diverse perspectives to inform comprehensive safety strategies. 6. Feedback Loops Ongoing dialogue facilitates proactive adjustments to safety protocols, adapting to new challenges effectively. Let’s prioritize open conversations to build a safer, more resilient workplace! 💪✨ #SafetyCulture #Leadership #HumanPerformance #ContinuousImprovement #Collaboration

"Culture takes a long time to build—and not so long to lose if you're not careful." - Harry Kane While Harry Kane speaks about team culture in a football environment, his insight applies just as much to workplace culture. Building a positive workplace culture demands consistency, effort, and dedication. However, without ongoing care, even the strongest cultures can quickly break down. At Connect Training, we help businesses nurture and sustain positive workplace environments through tailored training programs that: ✅ Strengthen communication and collaboration ✅ Promote inclusivity and respect ✅ Equip leaders with the skills to foster a thriving team Don't let the culture you've worked hard to build slip away. Let’s work together to ensure your workplace remains a positive, productive space where employees thrive. 📩 Book your free training session today: https://lnkd.in/eBRDZ2KY Image Description: A dark blue square with a pink border features a quote in white text: “Culture takes a long time to build and maybe not so long to lose if you're not careful" - Harry Kane. Below the quote, the handle "@ConnectTrainingUk". The Connect Training logo is in the bottom right corner. #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #HumanRescources

Poor company culture is one of the leading causes of low employee morale and poor productivity. Imagine working in a company where communication is minimal, management plays favorites, and employees are constantly overworked with little recognition. It’s demoralizing, right? This is what poor company culture looks like. It doesn’t just affect how people feel; it significantly reduces their performance and commitment to the organization. When a company’s culture becomes toxic, the effects ripple across the entire workforce. The environment shifts from a place where people collaborate and grow to one where employees dread coming to work. Let’s explore the signs of a poor company culture and how it impacts morale and productivity. https://lnkd.in/drBYt8Xw