Systems thinking can help HR in seeing an organisation as a system that is sustained by how well its parts are aligned to the same purposes – and avoid organisational change false starts in the process, writes Dave Hanna Cedric was the maintenance chief in a manufacturing plant’s five-day operation that […]
Author: Dave Hanna
5 ways to create more meaningful work (and deliver better business results)
Creating more meaningful work takes a careful blending of individual values, strategic outputs and values, and work design, writes Dave Hanna “We are in business to make a profit. Period.” A CEO once said this to me to make sure I knew what his company’s priority was. “Great!” I said. “Why […]
How hobbies can stimulate more creativity & better performance at work
Those who wish they could go home after work to get back to their hobbies, might just see a way to bring the dynamics of their hobbies into work – which will benefit both their performance and organisation, writes Dave Hanna Age-old advice for a person who is overstressed on […]
7 practical ways to help managers build trust & deliver better results
The ability to engage in real dialogue opens up channels for trusting, coaching effectively, exchanging knowledge, learning, engaging others and welcoming change – and there are an important number of business benefits in the process, writes Dave Hanna How well do people at different levels and in different parts of […]
Culture, M&As and hedge funds: where does the real value lie?
Those seeking true organisational improvements and turnarounds need to become skillful in the shaping of mindsets and behaviours in addition to focusing on a culture that helps deliver results, writes Dave Hanna I recently came across a hedge fund company’s in-depth analysis of a corporation. It was a lengthy document filled […]