Reconnecting Your People Across Generations and Cultures is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
In the modern corporate landscape, we often obsess over digital transformation, AI integration, and the latest agile methodologies. Yet, amidst this relentless pursuit of technological efficiency, a fundamental, human-centric mechanism of success remains overlooked: the capability to connect. Reflecting on nearly two decades of observing global business, the trend is undeniable. Organisations...
Navigate Uncertainty Based on Better Feedback Loops
In today’s business landscape, the era of command-and-control leadership has ended. Executive teams now operate in an environment demanding agility, transparency, and a profound connection to the workforce. Senior leaders provide the northstar for the organisation; however, effective guidance requires accurate, real-time intelligence. Often, the feedback loops from the wider organisation to the...
Beyond the 'Visionary' Leader: The Power of Decentralisation
We often hear the argument that centralised, totalitarian systems are inherently faster, more efficient, and better equipped to navigate dynamic environments. The belief is that a single, visionary leader can cut through bureaucracy, making swift decisions based on superior insight. Yet, history - and contemporary failures - tell a different story. This reliance on the ‘dominant Tiger leader’...
Calming Down the Obsession for Uncertainty - Start a New Freedom
Let's be honest, we hear the word "uncertainty" everywhere, right? Global politics, the economy, technology - it all feels like a giant, wobbly Jenga tower. It seems that uncertainty has become the stress factor du jour, constantly hyped up by the media and maybe even by ourselves (I am guilty as charged!). We talk about how bad it is and how stressed we are. But what if we’re missing something?...
From Curiosity to Self-Praise: The Strategy for Ownership and Growth
Today's senior leaders face a critical business challenge: a global workforce drowning in anxiety. Economic instability, the 'always-on' nature of hybrid work, and the unsettling rise of AI and automation have created an epidemic of burnout and job insecurity. This is not just a mental health crisis; it's a productivity risk, an innovation killer, and a primary driver of high turnover, especially...
People-First Work Cultures: The New Blueprint for Success
In today’s complex, fast-moving global economy, the traditional 'command-and-control' leadership model is showing its age. As organisations navigate continuous transformation, a new blueprint is emerging - one centred on human potential, connection, and purpose: the People-First Work Culture. This isn't just a feel-good philosophy; this is of strategic importance. Research consistently shows that...
Debugging Our Systems: Why We Must Adopt the Lean OS Now
Last week in Saigon, I had the privilege of attending the Anphabe conference, a powerful event that served as an urgent wake-up call for every executive concerned with talent, innovation, and performance. The central theme was clear: there is a dangerous chasm between what our employees want and how our organisations operate. We are running on antiquated operational systems that are resulting in...
The Thriving Leadership Team: Navigating Uncertainty with a Strong Sense of Belonging
In today's unpredictable business landscape, traditional leadership models are falling short. What we need is a leadership team that embraces uncertainty and thrives on it. It's not about having all the answers; it's about cultivating a mindset and characteristics that turn ambiguity into opportunities . Imagine your leadership team as a force that thrives in uncertainty. It's built on a...
Uncertainty is Your New Opportunity
Recently the terms ambiguity and uncertainty are popping up a lot. The geopolitical situation is giving us one surprise after another; trade wars and armed conflicts don't seem to stop. We have been talking about a VUCA world for over a decade. The world is not only complex, it's ever changing in an unpredictable way. And the speed of change and the uncertainties are only raising faster.
Is Your Leadership Team's Untapped Potential Hiding in Plain Sight?
Are your relationships the secret weapon you're overlooking? In the demanding landscape for executive leadership teams, strategy, operations, and key performance indicators often dominate the agenda. However, what about the very foundation upon which success is built: the network of relationships within your team? When we neglect these connections, it is like constructing a skyscraper on a...
Tired of Decision Paralysis? Embrace the Power of Experimentation
Is your leadership team wrestling with decision fatigue? Do endless debates and risk aversion slow your progress, hindering agility and stifling innovation? In today's rapidly evolving landscape, the inability to make timely and effective decisions can be a significant roadblock to success.
Sizing Up Success: T-Shirt Sizes are a Simple Approach to Measure Your Team Productivity
How do you feel about the word "productivity"? It can feel like a corporate buzzword, often discussed but rarely tangibly measured. Many teams operate without a clear understanding of their output, leading to a sense of being busy without necessarily being effective. At Hive17 we are enabling leadership teams to become highly effective . And, understanding your productivity is one way to measure...
How to Drive Strong & Fast Results? Lead without Authority
Would you agree - it is so easy to lead and influence with authority. Your hierarchical position allows you to tell people what to do. And things are getting done. Easy, right? In my experience, this leads to complacency and "dump followership". It hinders your productivity, agility and innovation. You want your teams to add their expertise, make fast decisions, and think out of the box. Let's...
Healthy & Effective CxO Teams? It is crucial for the entire company!
"It is lonely on the top..." We hear this often about senior leadership teams; they are rather a group of successful individuals and are competing with each other. Though, effectiveness for the top teams is essential for two reasons: The leadership team is not able to give their best They set an example of low effectiveness across the wider organisation Let's have a deeper look at this.
Pillars of Organisational Health - Structure
Have you encountered that before? Your organisation has clear values around trust and agility. And then you compare this with internal processes like your expense reporting which manifest the opposite: expected fraud and bureaucracy. This year I have developed an additional pillar for organisational health. In order to reduce confusion, increase productivity and address attrition, developing the...
Frustrated that people don't follow your lead? Find out where your leadership style is fragile
Recently, a good number of people share with me that they are frustrated that people at work are not greeting each other, that they only focus on the minimum, are not sharing their opinion, and are simply waiting for the next instructions. Did we hire the wrong people? Or rather, do our leadership styles have blindspots that indirectly encourage such behaviour? I definitely think, your leadership...
Why are People & Culture Topics Important? They are saving you money!
Often I hear that strategic human resources topics are nice-to-have. Traditional managers share with me that they focus on money first and these 'soft' topics are coming later. We at Hive17 agree that delivering value to customers is a key activity within any organisation ("the train"). And every organisation also needs to ensure that that delivery is as effective as possible ("the tracks"). This...
Leadership is the Driving Force for Success - Here are the 7 Trends for 2024
How are you making sure your organisation is dedicated to the same direction, stays strongly engaged to move forward and your teams are striving to give their best ? Great leadership is without doubt the (not so) secret recipe to lasting success. It creates the resilience to go through uncertain times and enables the necessary transformations. What do you need to lookout for in 20204? Swiss...
Collect the drive from your teams - Organisational Energy
This year might become a tough year and there might not be much we can do about it - especially about the external and geopolitical aspects. What we can focus on as a leader is to equip the organisation and enable our teams to give their best . And one special aspect is Energy! Organisational Energy is what I want to talk about today. How often do we feel that work is draining our energy? That...
How Fragile are Your Leadership Skills?
What are the two most important and sought after leadership skills in Asia ? Based on the research of GloCoach, they identified the two following skills: Team Leadership - how are you enabling your teams to give their best Communicate with credibility - how are you building trust and win-win within your ecosystem From our practice at Hive17 we can only underline the value of these two leadership...