Positive Workplace Deviance and the Governance Chastity Belt
Is governance an organisational chastity belt that replaces trust? Positive workplace deviance is a necessary condition for innovation.
The Social Gadfly: The Benefits of Socratic Management
Socrates is known for questioning Athenians about their cherished beliefs. Socratic management is about the art of asking questions
The Corporate Jester: The Teller of Organisational Truth
Every large organisation needs a corporate jester accelerates innovation by challenging what is normal and providing new perspectives.
Evil Leadership: Management Lessons From Mr Spock
Mr Spock thinks that leadership is about being evil. Is evil leadership preferred? Does Machiavellian leadership lead to better results?
Organisational culture and the risks of normality
Changing organisational culture leads to new norms and values, excluding those that fall outside the standard deviation from the bell curve.
The Cynical Manager: The Organisation's Guard Dog
The importance of cynicism in an organisation is generally underrated. The cynical manager is a valuable resource to identify opportunities for improvement.
The Value of Value-Based Management
Value-based management is a term often used in contemporary workplaces. In this post it is argued that the value of this approach is not very high.
Functional Silos to Deliver Business Objectives
One of the first things people mention when asked what is wrong with their workplace are functional silos. But are they really that bad?