by chris_golby | Feb 15, 2023 | communication, engagement, human resources, leadership, strategy
One of the key elements of growth within any business is the effectiveness of its communication. It is often an area which is mentioned in workshops that Lumien perform with employees – but often an area which companies find difficult to address. Therefore, this blog...
by chris_golby | Feb 15, 2023 | communication, human resources, leadership, productivity, uncategorized
“Get the right people on the bus – then decide where they need to sit”. A fantastic quote from Jim Collins in the book Good to Great, and a fantastic piece of advice for high-growth organisations. So after reading this, business leaders can spend their time figuring...
by chris_golby | Nov 21, 2022 | communication, engagement, leadership, productivity, strategy
You know that moment when everything seems to click? You’re in sync with your teammates and working toward a common goal. Team meetings are productive, and you trust one another to get the job done. You see each other as allies, not adversaries. And everyone agrees on...
by chris_golby | Sep 18, 2022 | communication, engagement, human resources, productivity, remote working
HR has traditionally been known as the ‘people’ function. The idea of HR as a department that manages employees dates back to the industrial revolution, and when humans were first employed in factories. In comparison to other business functions such as accounting or...
by chris_golby | Aug 15, 2022 | communication, leadership, productivity, strategy
Today’s business world is changing fast. New technologies are emerging and old ones are becoming obsolete at lightning speed. The impact of digital transformation on businesses is staggering. As a result, organisations need to make changes to their culture and...
by chris_golby | Dec 20, 2021 | communication, human resources, leadership, mental health, strategy, wellbeing
Over two thirds of managers (68%) categorise themselves as ‘accidental managers’, and they can damage staff retention, employee mental health and productivity. Accidental managers are managers who are promoted on their service record, rather than a history of people...
