Don't let one bad apple spoil the rest

What happens when a bad apple stay within good apples? It spoils them all. It is true for bad performer, bad bosses and people with a negative influence in your organization. If you don’t do anything about it you may observe higher turnover, disengaged employees or teams that lose their mojo.

Today, I we will explore what one can do when a bad apple impacts negatively an organization.

“I’ll do it my way” almost from Frank Sinatra

I want us to sing this song in the future tense so that when we all die we can sing “I did it my way”. There is always a point in our life when we wonder if we really lived live as it was supposed to be or if we lived a life full of regrets. Don’t wait to be dying to ask yourself this question. Are you doing it your way? 

Today, I want you to reflect on three topics to design a life that truly corresponds to you. 

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Notes

I did it my way Frank Sinatra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SXWX6qg0y4

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“Sexism is alive and well in politics, as it is in all industries” Kirsten Gillibrand

Surprise, Surprise. For those who may have missed it I am a woman. I have faced sexism in many countries but the worst I faced is in south west Germany and I am not alone.

I started to talk about it with other women and realized that I was not the only one who was told sometimes explicitly that my career was not that important because one day I will be a Mother! Imagine the shock for a Parisienne who comes from a family where the last 3 generation of women worked while raising children. Big news, I grew up fine and I am mentally and physically sane.  

Today, sit down and shiver with u as I explore the roots of sexism and some ideas on how to deal with it at different levels

Today's episode is all about our love for methodologies. Unfortunately, we do not always use our critical thinking when choosing one. Like a fly we are attracted by the light created by so much potential. We sometimea become true believers and want to convert the whole world. If methodologies could save companies why aren’t we all successful after all. 

We will explore the following questions: 

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“You cannot force a horse to drink water.”

You may want to implement self-management in your organisation or team. This change process like any other must be done with respect of the individual freedom. Today we explore the reasons why you should not impose self-management to your employees even if you believe it is the best management evolution ever. Let us consider the impact of implementing self-management or any kind of change in general.

First, I list the usual reactions to forced change.

Second, I draw your attention to what happens when change is initiated by people themselves.

Third, you will experience with empathy  why  forcing any kind of change is a sign of dictatorship which will bring some reflection about your way of working.

Notes:

http://www.reinventingorganizationswiki.com/Self-Management

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“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence― It is to act with yesterday’s logic.” Peter Drucker

The world is in a perpetual change. The internet has revolutionized the way information are shared.  therefore the way we communicate and interact with each other. meanwhile, our management system hasn’t changed a lot in the century. Self-management is getting more and more “famous” but what is it and what can you expect to change. 

This is what I explore for you in this episode. First, I will expose the guiding principle of self-management and the difference between the hierarchical management and self-management. 

Second, I give you an overview of areas that will be impacted by self-management if you decide to implement it. 

Third, I illustrate the positive impact of self-management with the real example of a german company. 

What chances or risks do you see in self-management?  

Notes: 

If you want to learn more about self management: http://www.reinventingorganizationswiki.com/Self-Management 

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“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” Dr. Steve Maraboli. 

If I asked a random employee in your organization will he be able to tell us what is your company purpose?  This is the topic of today's podcast. 

First, we look at why having a purpose is important.

Second, we look at the positive consequences of finding a purpose at the personal organizational level. We also talk about the ripple effect beyond the organization.

 Third, I ask questions to guide you in (re)defining your personal and organizational purpose.  

Here are the show notes: 

Start with why from Simon Sinek https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action 

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 We all deal with a bad performers at some point in our professional life. The way we deal with them has a great impact on the improvement of the performance. The feedback session made without a human centered understanding may bring your more problems than you could have expected.  Today, I share with you a case study around the topic of bad performers.

Lea wanted to fire Anne because she was under performing since she started to work with her. Lea had to spend her time correcting the mistakes made by Anne and was not able to focus on her work as a CEO. After three months of trying the usual feedback loops. She had seen no improvement. In this episode you will discover the answer to the following question: 

How could Human Centered Management help Lea solve this performing problem? 

Let me share with you in the podcast the advice I gave Lea to face this difficult situation. First, I present the situation. Second, I analyze it and offer a solution. Third, I share with you the resolution of the problem. How did the Human Centered Management approach enriched Lea and Anne with a new understanding of the situation. 

Thank you for listening!

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 In the last few months I conducted very interesting interviews with a CEO, Organizational development and HR specialist about the capacity of organizations to evolve in a VUCA* World. I share my conclusions in the podcast #12.

First, we will explore the need to look at the pillars of organizational development: 

Leadership & communication, Strategy & change management and Talent & performance. I make the point that human beings are no machines but interconnected living organism. We cannot predict what humans will do with the same certainty as a machine. 

Second, How do we get from the details to the big picture and vice versa in a VUCA world? We all know that it is not possible to predict the future. This is the reason why we need to develop sensitive sensors in order to adapt external changes and lead our decision thanks to inner compass.  = why, guiding principles, what is acceptable or not 

Third, as a leader you are the connector between the big picture and the details. You do it with a clear why / raison d’être, clear principles and by recognizing employees potential. 

How do you experience connecting the dots in your organization? What is rewarding? What is painful? How can HCM help bridge the gap?   

Reply in the comments: 

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Decision making is probably one of the most important skill to develop for a leader. It is not an easy thing to do as the world is becoming more volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous. The decision making process in organization has to take into account the change in the global context needs to ensure success over time.   

First, we will look at some reasons why we do the things we do? I will present  you 6 biases that have an influence on individual and group decision making. I would love to expose  the one that blew my mind away as I learned about them. It will help you create better decision making processes in your organization.

Second, I will present you ways to overcome those biases. There are ways to slow down our decision making process to change our perspective which can help to unbiase ourselves. 

Third, I will present you the consultation process to facilitate group decision in a ever changing world. This process requires that people involved are knowledgeable in the domain of expertise required to make a decision, that they are impacted by the change and considers others  in their decision. They also consult with their peers to ensure that they take into account various perspectives. 

Consultation process: 

I would love to hear from you. Do you have a story to share with us about biases or the consultation process ? Maybe you have a question? Go ahead and comment below. 

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Notes

Biases & Decision Making https://acgraber.com/biases-decision-making/

Think fast and Slow,  Daniel Kahneman, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking,_Fast_and_Slow 

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions, Dan Ariely, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predictably_Irrational 

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