By Liz Fosslien

When tensions run high, miscommunication is far more likely to occur. And tensions are likely high: In a recent global survey, 44% of employees reported they had experienced a lot of stress the previous day. To avoid creating unnecessary anxiety during times of uncertainty, leaders need to be especially thoughtful about how they communicate with their teams. The author presents five common errors even the most well-intentioned leaders make — and what to do instead.

By Spencer Harrison and Kristie Rogers

Translating organization-wide value statements into group-specific practices is the key to making culture real.

By Neil Vass

In February 2024, Agile in the Ether had its first in-person event – I wrote a bit about that in a previous post. Every part of the day gave me lots of ideas of things to look into further, or go and try – I’m making a few blog posts so I remember what I […]

By Jorn van der Schaaf

Meet Ivy Global – a tech sector standout where students and entry-level professionals tackle projects that align with their knowledge and skill levels.…

A conversation with University of Georgia professor Malissa Clark dispelling myths about workaholism.

By Houda Boulahbel

Today is a special day! Well, for this special occasion, I am releasing my online course: Systems Thinking: Mindset Before Toolset.

By Simon Wardley

I’m frequently asked, “What are Wardley Maps good for”? Well, they are ideally suited for asking and exploring questions about a dynamic…

By Elizabeth Ayer

As someone who has previously enshittified a product, I have a few things to say about this moment of mass enshittification…

Jackie Colburn

In the aftermath of significant layoffs in 2023, many teams are smaller and more reliant on contract labor, freelancers, and fractional…