Posts de Colin Yeow
What Makes an Exceptional Leadership Retreat?
The leadership retreat…a time to connect, to step away from daily responsibilities and truly focus “on the business” rather than “in the business”. Whether for strategic planning, team building, professional development or a combination thereof, these sessions offer an opportunity to elevate thinking and consider new possibilities for the trajectory of the company and the…
Lire la suiteUnlock Greater Organisational Performance with a Growth Mindset
I’ve always had an unshakeable belief in the power of a growth mindset, which I suppose should be expected in the talent development field! Even though the concept has been around for a few decades, companies continue to find it useful, and I’ve begun to notice a surge in the desire to build growth mindsets…
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With TG-FWAR less than a month away from implementation, flexible work arrangements are top of mind for many employers in Singapore. This topic is not distinct to one region, however, as a global study revealed that nine in ten employees want more choice in where and when they work. Cultivating an environment where personnel have…
Lire la suiteThe Role of Coaching in Building a Fearless Organisation
At the centre of a psychologically safe workplace is the ability for employees at all levels to speak up, raise concerns or ideas and offer constructive input without fear of repercussion. When staff can be open with each other, organisations benefit from greater productivity, innovation, morale and much more. One way that leaders can cultivate…
Lire la suiteWhy Does Psychological Safety Matter?
Did you know that only 35% of employees strongly agree that they can voice their opinions at work without fear of repercussion and only 53% feel they can take a risk? Being able to raise concerns, share differing perspectives and step outside of one’s comfort zone are core tenets of psychological safety, which is a…
Lire la suitePart III: 8 Practices to Embrace Inclusivity in the Workplace
After examining why diversity and inclusion are so valuable to business and recognising the positive impact that comes from an environment where employees can be their authentic selves, the natural questions that follow include: What now? How does inclusion become an organic part of an organisation? What can be done to make a culture of…
Lire la suitePart II: Help Employees Thrive, Not Strive, in the Workplace
What would change in your organisation if every employee was thriving instead of striving? On the surface such a question may sound odd as there is a positive connotation associated with both terms. If we pause and consider the words more carefully, there is an important distinction. The term “strive” is defined as: To try…
Lire la suitePart I: Integrate Inclusivity in the Workplace
Think about the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) efforts in your organisation. How familiar are you with these initiatives? Do you know what sort of impact they are making? If you’re part of the team leading DEIB programmes, you are likely very aware of the work that has been implemented. However, in many companies,…
Lire la suiteThe Brilliance Series: Convergent Thinking
The Brilliance Series invites you to take a closer look at the Emergenetics® Attributes. Whether you are craving more information about your own Profile or are interested in better understanding the preferences of others, the series will offer insights to shine a light on the genius of each Attribute. Convergent Thinking Overview When we describe…
Lire la suiteAn Employee-Centric Approach to Offboarding
When evaluating the employee lifecycle, one element that is often overlooked is offboarding. This step can sometimes feel more like a transaction that lacks the energy and compassion that we are more used to seeing in other moments such as onboarding, development or advancement. While I understand why some may prioritise these other stages, offboarding…
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