Leaders Focus Too Much on Changing Policies, and Not Enough on Changing Minds

So why is business transformation so difficult to achieve? One reason is the invisible fears and insecurities that keep us locked into behaviours even when we know rationally that they don’t serve us well. Leaders can change processes, policies, seating arrangements, and other external factors, but until they change people’s internal feelings, assumptions, blind spots, and fears, they’ll struggle to make change stick. This kind of transformation should start with the leaders themselves, since its their personalities that often shape corporate culture.

 

 

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Do you fancy a €250 ‘One4All’ Gift Card?

Do you have a friend looking for a new job? Why not be rewarded for recommending them to us?  For every friend you refer that we place in a job we will reward you with an One4all gift card. If your referred friend finds contract employment through Clark you will receive a €100 gift card. If …

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Economic outlook looking positive

Last month, the European Commission formally revised its expectation for the performance of the Irish economy, as part of its Winter 2023 Economic Forecast. Ireland’s GDP growth for 2023 is now predicted to reach 4.9% with 4.1% growth forecast for 2024. Speaking to Ireland’s economic development, the Commission noted that overall indicators point towards a …

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Shortage of accountants ‘to worsen’ in 2023

Chartered Accountants Ireland is warning that an acute shortage of qualified accountants will worsen in 2023, as Irish businesses struggle to access talent. The institute is highlighting the problem ahead of its annual dinner in Dublin tonight. President of Chartered Accountants Ireland Pat O’Neill said that the shortage is driven by a huge increase in …

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