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Stay Levvel-headed in business.
Cherene Kambeitz
How to Lead a Modern Intergenerational Team.
Realizing what biases and assumptions we hold is the first step. Just as organizations have DEI programs, tools, and exercises to root out biases and anticipate and diffuse conflict, so should age diversity hold to the same standards and practices.
Master Tech Transitions: Levvel’s Expert Change Management Solutions.
The choice of technology solutions can significantly impact organizational change management. Two common options are Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) solutions and customized software. Let's delve into how each affects change management and what to consider when transitioning between them.
Hiring Junior Tech and Diverse Talent Fuels Success.
Welcoming, supporting and growing junior tech talent or other underrepresented groups, bring a hunger for learning, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new approaches.
Unlocking Generative AI: Why companies waver at work.
If you’ve not dabbled with an AI tool then you are in the minority. However, many companies are still on the fence about allowing their employees to use it in the workplace. Is it fear of the unknown? There are many reasons behind this caution and how it impacts brand image, information integrity, job retention, and productivity. Plus,its selective information scraping.
Embracing Change-The battle of the Hoarders and Purgers in leadership.
It's an interesting phenomenon, and one that translates to business too. Some people have a knack for holding on to things, while others find it easier to let go. Have you ever noticed how people's personal habits of hoarding or purging can reflect their approach to change in leadership roles? Join us on a whimsical journey...
Team building isn’t just about trust falls.
Do your employees groan or avoid eye contact when you mention planning a team-building exercise?
Perhaps they're thinking of old-school activities like trust falls and egg-on-spoon races! Those cringe-worthy team building experiences of the past. You know the ones—the ones that felt more like a punishment than a boost to morale. Trust falls don’t really ensure personal boundaries - Yikes!
Have we lost our business etiquette or has it just evolved?
We’re well into a shift to remote workforces and stats indicate that all is well productivity-wise, as stated by Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman. “We learned that we could not only effectively operate our business as a distributed remote workplace, but that our people could thrive and be just as, if not more, productive while remote."
However, the once “not normal” in business culture is creeping into the virtual business lives and blurring the lines between what’s acceptable at home and what’s acceptable in the office.
Case study: National Railway
Learn how we brought Business in Balance to this organization.
What’s the personality of your Company Culture?
What are your organization's cultural attitudes? Having unhealthy or dysfunctional attitudes can interfere significantly with successful strategy implementation. A company's culture is defined as “the shared values, attitudes and practices that characterize an organization.” It's the personality of your company,and it lays the foundation for employees overall satisfaction.
Are you including Neurodiversity in your DEI conversations?
The challenge in including neurodiverse individuals in the workplace is often a lack of awareness and inclusive infrastructure. James Townend, an ASD corporate trainer that lives the experience himself, recounts: "…neurotypicals like things in a box, or template, as it is easier to understand. When you go out of the box, that brings discomfort. I bring my diagnosis up as I want to be honest and because I am proud of who I am. But are others as accepting?"