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Organizations around the world are striving to make gains on diversity and inclusion, their actions spurred by tragic news headlines and a rising tide of activism. It’s clear that eliminating systemic racism – including addressing the unconscious biases that underpin it – is a monumental undertaking. It’s also clear that …
It isn’t unusual to slosh around in a fair bit of data at the beginning of a design process. I remember one such moment with a client’s leadership team: each one of them had walked through their own deck of key measures, plus we’d also discussed data gathered for external …
Virtual teams are here for the long term, even as some jurisdictions gradually reopen workplaces and other public spaces. As leaders and employees adjust to this evolving reality, there are ways to work more effectively and gain a momentum people can live with – including exchanging “place” for pace: we …
The tone we use in communicating with others is like karma. Or at least like my own limited, westernized view of karma, as in ‘what you put out is coming back.’ Not always as directly as an echo, but somewhere along the way it is returning to you. In my …
A powerful part of the mentoring process is learning with – and from – someone with a different life story than yours. Even when we try to be sensitive, differences can get in the way. Here’s what you need to know to understand – and overcome – unconscious bias: Understanding …
Like everyone in the COVID-era, you’ve likely joined a virtual meeting (on Zoom or otherwise) that was well-facilitated, ran smoothly, and made you feel like you learned something afterwards. You’ve probably also joined a virtual meeting that felt long-winded, dry and awkward. So why do some make you feel drained …
Mentoring is among the most powerful and effective ways to circulate knowledge throughout an organization. Bringing the right people together at the right time produces myriad benefits, from building both general and specialist knowledge to honing leadership, decision-making and critical thinking skills through conversation and taking action. Mentoring is more …
Across the globe, communities have been coming to terms with what it means to be in quarantine. We’ve been grappling with distancing ourselves from friends and family, working remotely (or not working at all), and only leaving the house if absolutely necessary. The virus struck, and it struck hard – …
Is virtual teamwork getting you down? Are you struggling with motivation? A better understanding of your virtual collaboration style can increase your effectiveness. Take Pollinate’s Knowledge Transfer Index (KTI) assessment (free of charge for individuals through April and May) to get actionable insights into your unique collaboration preferences. Need an …
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