In the final part of our 2021 Workplace Series, Kim and Fulyana review the options and pitfalls of using online resource centres like Fiverr.com

How do you select from the myriad of resources and people out there?

In part 4 of our 2021 Workplace Series, Kim and Fulyana revisit the very popular topic of communicating core values.

Is this more difficult at present? How has your organisation changed the way you communicate your core values? Do these align with your personal core values?

The link to our discussions in 2016 with David Skillen is also below.

David Skillen on Core Values (2016)

Our third podcast in the Workplace 2021 series looks a how you can convey “passion” about what you do.

Is work your “happy” place? Do you look forward to the challenges as well as the results?

Are you influenced by others who consider the only way to talk about work is in the negative?

In our second podcast for this 5 part series, Fulyana and Kim look at how you, as a leader, can create a “safe” work environment for your team to express new ideas, vocalise concerns or expose problems.

Do you have a “safe” work environment? Why does it feel that way?

This week we start a five part series based around your workplace and some of the topics that are so interrelated we felt it best to have them in a series of their own.

Session 1 is all about how your workplace is perceived from both inside and out. How do you think potential employees view it? Is their view accurate or a result of positive marketing?

Below the podcast is the link to “Big 6 Plus 1” which Taylor Proctor talked about with us in our International 2019 Series.

Taylor Proctor – Big 6 Plus 1

Do you manage projects and activities by setting a “finish” deadline? Could these be changed to “Start” deadlines for the next phase of a project or its implementation?

This week Kim and Fulyana talk through changing our terminology and thus our focus from finish deadlines to start deadlines to encourage a sense of urgency and excitement.

This week Kim and Fulyana react to an article which included four questions that gave rise to a host of ideas and responses, leading in turn to some insights into career paths, management and job satisfaction.

The article is below the podcast. Also below is a link to our episode about finding your “why” with Simon Sinek.

Simon Sinek and Finding Your “Why”

In a slightly different direction of discussion this week, Kim and Fulyana explore the personal challenges and rewards when you are part of a start up. This might be a new team in a large organisation or a completely new venture for yourself or a small team.

How do you know you are achieving personal growth? Should you plan an exit strategy? What is the personal cost for a start up? Is it boring or exciting?

After 16 months of distanced recording, Kim and Fulyana meet across the table to discuss the value of “robust debate” in meetings. How do you keep the personal issues out of this type of debate? How much of the discussion forms part of the meeting record?

Are robust discussions encouraged in your organisation? Does it work?

Do your work colleagues know all the skills you bring to the table? Have you ever thought you could offer a skill but hesitated because it wasn’t something you learned with this particular organisation?

This week Kim and Fulyana explore what it means to “brag” about your skills in the workplace.

How can leaders find out the range of skills they have in a team?