About Global Organization Development: Case study-theory-practice and some stories about my family
- Anyone can work from home as much as they so desire as long as they get their job done.
- Discourage time “wasted” meetings in which there is, at times, a semi structured agenda where staff merely “chews the fat” from time to time.
- Use Whatsapp (or other chat platforms) as the main channel of communication.
- Ensure it’s acceptable for people to check their phones when talking to one another.
- Set very aggressive goals to bring out the best of people, but ensure the implementation of wellness plans to help manage stress.
- Build centres of excellence leveraging global capabilities whilst encouraging synergy without ruling out competition.
- Used digital based shared services to provide HR, travel and logistic support, leveraging global talent in different time zones.
- Strive for a work life balance except for crashes at client sites, support of strategic clients, board member requests and finance-related crises.
- Hire staff in the kitchen and parking lot to ensure DEI values are implemented.
- Never capitulate to salary demands if it breaks the system.
- Run critical messages by your PR department to polish them up.
- Acquire innovative companies, and put them under the supervision of your middle management.
Allon, When managers send the message “We don’t care about you,” they are sure to have a demotivated and disengaged workforce.
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