Organization Growth
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The Human Cost of Dashboard Success
When Numbers Shine but People Shrink Last weekend, I caught up with some old friends. Somewhere between the laughter and updates, the conversation drifted to work. One of them leaned in and said, “On paper, our manager’s a star—delivers results, keeps stakeholders happy. But working under him? Exhausting.” The others nodded. They spoke about how blame arrived faster than understanding, and he brushed aside feedback as “his style.” One friend added, “Sometimes he points to third-party criticism as if it’s gospel, while ignoring everything we consistently deliver in so many other areas.” Another admitted they dreaded feedback sessions—not because they feared growth, but because he rarely acknowledged progress. “We deliver…
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Beyond the Deck: Don’t just Train- Transform
How to Make Training Stick: Building Blocks to an Effective Facilitation Every company invests in training hoping it leads to lasting behavior change, stronger performance, and better business outcomes. But not all training sticks — and not all facilitation creates real impact. Over the years, I’ve seen one clear pattern: it’s not about how impressive the slides are. It’s about how deeply the training connects to the people in the room. Here are a few foundational elements I believe make training truly stick: 1. Context Is Everything Of course, models, tools, and techniques matter — but the most impactful learning happens when the facilitator truly understands the business beyond surface-level…
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What does one need, to be successful, at the core of human centricity?
In an exclusive interview with Tulip Talks, Paola Bottaro, People Director, Top Employers Institute (TEI) shares how she is redefining human-centricity at TEI. In the post-COVID corporate landscape, the buzz around human-centricity reverberates across boardrooms, each company crafting its narrative. Yet, the pressing question persists—Is this a genuine commitment or merely a response to peer pressure? Seeking clarity, I turned to Paola Bottaro, TEI’s People Director, to understand their strategy. Top Employers Institute certifies companies globally for their people practices and their own practices aren’t just benchmarks; they’re a blueprint for excellence. Human-centricity, as she unfolds, has earned not just attention but genuine respect within organizations. However, implementing a human-centric…