Are we happy with that?

In an insightful conversation on the Happy At Work Podcast, Phil joins hosts Laura, Tessa and Michael to discuss reshaping organisational cultures and fostering happiness at work.

Phil shares his own journey from marketing to organisational development, highlighting the importance of unlocking natural energy and talent within organisations.

Here are the three key takeaways from the conversation:

Change with people, not to them

Phil emphasises the importance of involving employees in the change process rather than imposing changes on them. Engaging in open, honest conversations and giving employees a sense of agency can lead to more successful and sustainable transformations.

Psychological safety is contextual

Phil challenges the binary view of psychological safety and stresses that it exists on a continuum. Leaders should focus on creating an environment where employees feel ready and able to engage in uncomfortable conversations for the sake of organisational progress. Understanding and setting appropriate boundaries is essential.

Start small, iterate, and collaborate

Phil shares a real-world example of transforming a fear-based culture into a creative and collaborative one. The key was to start small, experiment, and gradually scale up while empowering employees to take ownership of the change process. The result was not only a successful transformation but also a workforce that enjoyed the journey.

This thought-provoking episode offers a deep dive into the importance of a human-first approach in corporate environments and how to cultivate lasting positive changes in workplace culture.

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