Creating an inclusive workplace is essential. Understanding generational differences plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Each generation, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, brings unique perspectives and communication styles that, when embraced, can enhance collaboration and inclusivity. Committing to communication methods, respecting diverse viewpoints, leveraging technology, fostering cross-generational teamwork, building trust and promoting continuous learning, organizations can cultivate a work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

While the concise answer is a resounding "yes" to the question of whether leadership and culture can enhance business value, the more nuanced response explores how these factors contribute to success. This article emphasizes the importance of regularly assessing and strengthening the leadership team to propel business growth. Key considerations include recognizing the need for delegation, defining roles clearly and being willing to relinquish control for effective team-building.

“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.”

– Carl Jung

We already know successful business owners are accustomed to pivoting their product or service according to the tides of consumer demands. COVID-19 proved this. But what many business owners may not be so familiar with is pivoting to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse labour pool, in order to achieve the same level of success.

In this economy, how many successful companies do we hear boasting about being staunchly unwilling to adapt? In the wake of COVID, the notion sounds absurd but it’s more common than you might think.

If we assume VUCA is an adversarial environment – hostile to our short and long-term business interests – we bypass our cognitive biases telling us to dismiss what threatens our needs. We assume a posture of response rather than reaction and our approach to risk management switches from defensive to offensive.

Do more with less.

Pick up the slack.

These phrases are common, no matter where you work. However, doing more with less and picking up the slack are less and less palatable to to today’s workers. This article looks at the “quiet quitting” phenomenon seen today.

Keeping a family functional and communicating can be difficult at the best of times. Add in a family business, especially an inter-generational business. There are five common planning mistakes family businesses make when it comes to succession planning.

When it comes to business, all growth is not created equal. This article looks at when growth brings value and when it doesn’t.