Posts di Alies Buist
How Can You Be a Better Leader to Remote Employees?
In our digital world, many of us have the luxury of working remotely. Owl Labs has determined that 56 percent of global companies allow for remote work, and more than 52 percent of employees work offsite at least once per week. 68 percent do so at least once per month. According to a two-year study…
Leggi tuttoTrending: Diversity and Inclusion
At the start of 2019, it was clear that diversity and inclusion would be a hot topic for the year. At Emergenetics®, we are excited to see the conversation is becoming more commonplace. As an organisation we have encouraged managers to recognise the importance of cognitive diversity. Diversity of thought doesn’t consider age, race, gender…
Leggi tuttoHow Can Cognitive Diversity – or Diversity of Thought – Empower Your Organization?
When I meet someone new, I am frequently asked about Emergenetics® and what I do for the company. I often respond by enquiring if they have ever come across a person who they did not understand. If so, were they able to determine why there was an air of uncertainty, and how did it impact…
Leggi tuttoGetting the Most From a Cross-Functional Team
Building a common culture within your cross-functional team Let’s start with a surprising fact. According to a study cited in the Harvard Business Review, 75 percent of cross-functional teams are ineffective and will not deliver the project or service they have been tasked with in the way the organization would like, if they are even…
Leggi tuttoThe Secret Sauce for a Successful Hackathon
Do you want to know the secret ingredient for enhancing team performance during a hackathon? The answer is actually simple, and our recent experiences have shown that it gives your team that extra kick and perfect flavor for success. Before I reveal the ingredients, let me explain what a hackathon is. In its most traditional…
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