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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Toxic work environments can only exist where a lack of trust and respect are present, and this can only occur in the absence of sound leadership. Let me be as clear as I can - the phrase &# toxic work environment&# is code for bad leadership, becasue a toxic culture simply cannot co-exist in the presence of great leadership.

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2020 Hindsight: Learning for Tomorrow

Lead Change Blog

How has the current environment changed demand from your core customer base? Has the economic environment created new customers or needs you can address? Identify what has become clear about your business and the way you operate this year. Are there customer segments you should temporarily step away from or focus upon?

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Team Dialog: Environment Matters

Persuasive Powerhouse

So if your intent is to engage your team and/or have great dialog, consider the following: The Physical Environment The room should not be too large or too small: A room that is too large can often suck energy – and sound – away from the discussion. What else have you noticed about the environment that promotes team dialog?

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Diverse Teams Help Organizations Adapt To Change

The Horizons Tracker

So commonplace is it that growing businesses have to adapt to the changing environment that the “pivot” has become a part of entrepreneurial lore. The research reveals that businesses established in dynamic environments tend to have a longer survival rate when their founding teams exhibit greater functional diversity.

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4 Ways to Promote Productivity

Lead Change Blog

Organizations rely heavily on the structures put in place to run the daily operations. According to an article in the Journal of Neuroscience 2011 Edition, a cluttered environment is a significant barrier to productivity and working memory. Embrace the present and always strive for better work environment and productivity.

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Corporate Cultures – Supervisor Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment

Strategy Driven

The Supervisor Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment represents a somewhat centrally controlled environment. However, the general lack of guiding processes or standards allows a great deal of operational flexibility; limiting the degree of consistency gained by these organizations. Consider leaving a comment!

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Risk Management Best Practice 1 – Map Corporate Risks to Operational Processes

Strategy Driven

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