Culture Bites

Culture Bites

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Culture Bites episodes

  • 140 - Dealing With Push Back In An LSI Debrief
    "It was just a point in time", "I'm not like that", "I don't connect with feedback", "Most of the time I read as 'Always'", "0/1/2 isn't enough options"
    We talk about how to approach some of these debriefs you might get during an LSI debrief
    32 min
  • 139 - Conventional Style (LSI)
    The Conventional style reflects a preoccupation with conforming and "blending in" to avoid calling attention to one's self. People high in this style tend to rely on established routines and procedures, prefer to maintain the status quo and want a secure and predictable work environment.
    Dominic Gourley and Ian Crothers discuss the Conventional Style in relation to the LSI, how the style might come across, what are the implications to people high in this styles; and some tips and tricks.
    18 min
  • 138 - Creating Effective Teams
    Teams working with synergy will often achieve more as a group than would be possible on their own, but not all teams work.
    We share the models that build effective teams and create effective problem solving and decision making in teams; and discuss the concept behind effective solutions = quality x acceptance.
    20 min
  • 137 - Approval Style (LSI)
    The Approval style reflects a need to be accepted and a tendency to tie one's self-worth to being liked by others. People high in this style try very hard to please others, make good impressions and be agreeable and obedient, but at what cost.
    Dominic Gourley and Ian Crothers discuss the Approval Style in relation to the LSI, how the style might come across and some tips and tricks.
    22 min
  • 136 - Circumplex 101
    Need short sharp descriptions for each of the Circumplex Styles? Culture Bites Podcast host Dominic Gourley and fellow consultant Ian Crothers have you covered.
    35 min
  • 135 - All Your Commonly Asked Questions Answered!
    Should you prepare for debriefing the LSI? How do you best use the Satisfaction Items? And what are bow ties?
    If you’ve recently completed your Life Styles Inventory™ Accreditation, these may be some of the questions you are wanting to ask .Dominic Gourley and fellow consultant Ian Crothers answer all the most commonly ask questions around debriefing the LSI.
    28 min
  • 134 - Why Culture Is Important To An Organisations Performance
    When we think about culture we think it’s usually run by the People and Culture team, but an organisations culture can either build momentum and performance, or hinder the organisation.
    So how does an organisations culture affect performance and why is it so important? Head of Consulting Corinne Canter and Dominic Gourley discuss in this weeks episode of Culture Bites.
    37 min
  • 133 - Can you build a culture for X,Y and Z?
    Culture can sometimes feel intangible or like an abstract idea, and people may use “building a culture for … (safety, risk, innovation or diversity)” concept to give creating a constructive culture a specific reason.
    But can you build culture for X,Y and Z? Corinne Canter and Dominic Gourley discuss on this week’s episode of Culture Bites.
    The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.
    19 min
  • 132 - 5 Things Leaders can do to build a Constructive Culture
    As we know culture and leadership are tied at the hip; and with leaders having a lot on their plate already, how can you give them some simple guidance to be a part of building a constructive culture.
    Head of Consulting Corinne Canter and host Dominic Gourley, give you 5 things leaders can role model to build a constructive culture.
    1 - Clarity - What does good look like? Where is my effort going to make a difference?
    2 - Confidence - Being confident and building confidence (but not bravado)
    3 - Coach - How can I help you to be your best?
    4 - Connection - How can I best connect with you?
    5 - Calm - How do I stay grounded for myself and others when under pressure?
    28 min
  • 131 - How We Measure Culture with OCI OEI
    Practical and pragmatic guide to how we measure culture using the OCI and OEI diagnostics. Listen to this if you're thinking about measuring culture and want to have an overview of how it works.
    The “How Culture Works” model and other materials presented in this podcast are from the Organizational Culture Inventory®/Organizational Effectiveness Inventory™ Feedback Report by Robert A. Cooke, Janet L. Szumal, and Jessica D. Cooke, Copyright © 2003 and 2016 by Human Synergistics International. All Rights Reserved.
    19 min

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