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Case Study: Can You Fix a Toxic Culture Without Firing People?

Harvard Business

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. It was Noelle’s third scheduled meeting to review financials, and again she was alone in a conference room waiting for people to show up. ” Two Days Earlier.

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Changing Company Culture Requires a Movement, Not a Mandate

Harvard Business

Culture is like the wind. For organizations seeking to become more adaptive and innovative, culture change is often the most challenging part of the transformation. But culture change can’t be achieved through top-down mandate. Dr. Reddy’s: A Movement-Minded Case Study.

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The Important Qualities to Look for in a Consultant

Comatch

Taking things a step further, consultants who are genuinely receptive to feedback and can pivot in their approaches for better results are more likely to meet their client’s goals. . Consultants who display this quality are able to provide recommendations boldly while leaving room for constructive feedback.

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How to Develop Empathy for Someone Who Annoys You

Harvard Business

“It may have to do with this person’s communication style, or maybe he engages in behaviors that you find rude — he’s always late to meetings, say.” If all else fails, “riff off an exchange you both seemed to find interesting in your last team meeting.” Unearth your curiosity,” she says.

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What to Do When You’re Returning to a Company You Used to Work For

Harvard Business

You might have “realized the culture was wonderful and you miss it.” “People will absolutely ask you” about why you originally resigned, so it’s wise to construct a narrative that answers their questions, Watkins says. But she ultimately missed Bateman’s culture and its emphasis on mentorship.

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How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject, or Negotiate a Job Offer

Harvard Business

Cultural fit. ” You will not be able to negotiate or change the organization’s culture , of course, but it is helpful to know beforehand what you’re getting into. Be well-prepared, respectful, and constructive. Case Study #1: Do due diligence on salary considerations and be open to making trade-offs.

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How to Deal with a Chronically Indecisive Boss

Harvard Business

” It could be that he’s wary of your organization’s “blaming culture.” ” The conversation should be constructive and one-on-one, Finkelstein adds. Case Study #1: Seek advice from others and uncover the root of your boss’s indecisiveness.

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