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Unsurprisingly “office politics” are seen as unhealthy and synonymous with individuals pushing their agendas for personal gain, self-aggrandisement or empire-building. However, as per the HBR article: “Office Politics is just Influence by another name”. To give but one example, well-intentioned and careful politics can have a hugely positive impact – think of William Wilberforce and …

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In my previous blog post, Is “Just to be nice” the answer? I argued that creating inclusive, collaborative and innovative teams required psychological safety, i.e. a place where team members felt safe to speak up without fear of ridicule, embarrassment or rejection. If you want the most effective team when dealing with complexity or uncertainty, …

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Creating Inclusive, Collaborative and Innovative Teams According to one newspaper headline from the time, the secret to a good working environment is “just to be nice”. But “nice” places to work don’t necessarily pay the bills. Behind this superficial headline, though, was an important message. Google’s Project Aristotle had uncovered that in the highest performing …

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