Inventium

08/07/2024

'Hybrid by design' or 'hybrid by default can make or break organisational success when it comes to hybrid work.

'Hybrid by default' is a loosely structured approach where employees have the freedom to choose their work location without clear guidelines or objectives. And it can often lead to unintended consequences such as decreased productivity, weakened team cohesion, and a lack of accountability.

Check out our latest blog from Dr Amantha Imber on 5 strategies to maximise the benefits of hybrid work.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work models promised to revolutionise the way we work—but for many companies, the reality has been far from the ideal. As businesses grapple with the new normal, it’s becoming clear that not all hybrid work arrangements are created equal. Inventium’...

08/07/2024

As we celebrate NAIDOC Week this week, let’s consider that 39%* of Indigenous Australians are carrying the burden of a high cultural load, facing additional (often invisible) workload, and the expectation to educate others.

So, let’s take a moment to ponder how we might celebrate Indigenous history and culture without placing additional cultural load on our colleagues.

You can find out more about how to get involved this NAIDOC Week HERE: https://zurl.co/EMmY

* Research (Gari Yala – Speak the Truth: Centreing the experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians at work) from the Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous Education and Research and Diversity Council Australia

29/05/2023

Why eliminate meetings? Meetings can disrupt the flow of work and consume valuable time that could be better spent on more meaningful tasks.

It's time to reimagine the workplace, redefine success, and transform the modern work experience in the era of the hybrid work model.

24/05/2023

We use the word attention as if it is a specific aspect of psychological or brain function. Reviews of the research in this area make clear, though, that “attention” is just the name we give to a variety of mechanisms we have for whittling down the amount of information that gets processed to make it manageable.

Modern work and information environments are so busy that it can be hard to focus for long—and that can make you less productive.

23/05/2023

When you prioritise your work-life balance, you're really prioritising yourself and your business. Even if it seems like a pipe dream, achieving the balance between your work and your personal life is truly possible if you treat it as a goal, not a wish.

When you prioritize your work-life balance, you're really prioritizing yourself and your business. Even if it seems like a pipe dream, achieving the balance between your work and your personal life is truly possible if you treat it as a goal, not a wish.

19/05/2023

Rephrase your self-talk and consider how doing the task aligns with what matters to you, such as progressing in your career or doing a great job at work.

Reframing the task reduces time wasted procrastinating.

17/05/2023

The way we work has changed forever. According to recent research by Zippia, 74% of U.S. companies are using or planning to implement a permanent hybrid work model. This trend is forcing leaders to enhance their time-management skills to survive the new ways of working.

While flexibility and the comfort of working from home can be exciting, leaders increasingly suffer from unintended challenges, on the edge of burnout. Before the pandemic, physically separate workspaces and commuting to and from the office helped many employees separate work-life and home life.

Learn how to manage your day by understanding your time habits.

15/05/2023

In turbulent times like these, it’s natural for people to hold back and avoid taking risks at work. This can mean a reluctance to report mistakes, ask questions, offer new ideas, or challenge a plan. People, whether they’re aware of it or not, try to protect their reputations and jobs. Unfortunately, the same behaviours that feel risky to individual employees are precisely what their companies need in order to thrive in this uncertain economic climate. To solve this dilemma, we encourage leaders to adopt a “winning formula” for achieving a more psychologically safe workplace and the benefits it provides.

In turbulent times like these, it’s natural for people to hold back and avoid taking risks at work. This can mean a reluctance to report mistakes, ask questions, offer new ideas, or challenge a plan. People, whether they’re aware of it or not, try to protect their reputations and jobs. Unfortuna...

11/05/2023

When tasked with implementing large-scale organisational change, leaders often give too much attention to the what of change — such as a new organisation strategy, operating model or acquisition integration — not the how — the particular way they will approach such changes. Such inattention to the how comes with the major risk that old routines will be used to get to new places. Any unquestioned, “default” approach to change may lead to a lot of busy action, but not genuine system transformation.

When tasked with implementing large-scale organizational change, leaders often give too much attention to the what of change — such as a new organization strategy, operating model or acquisition integration — not the how — the particular way they will approach such changes. Such inattention to...

09/05/2023

Can workplace conflict be healthy? It might seem counterintuitive when so many of us try to avoid it. Let’s say you have a difference of opinion with a colleague. You might try ignoring the issue, changing the subject or withdrawing from the situation altogether. But the truth is that workplace tension is becoming more common.

Even though workplace conflict often has a bad reputation, it can be incredibly productive. Here are some reasons why.

05/05/2023

It’s natural to want to dodge the tough work of sharing bad news. After all, who wants to tell a team that their project was canceled or that several team members will be let go? Instead of putting the announcement off, blaming higher ups for the decision, or behaving in a disconnected way, you want to present the news in a way that is responsible, honest, caring, and patient.

It’s natural to want to dodge the tough work of sharing bad news. After all, who wants to tell a team that their project was canceled or that several team members will be let go? Instead of putting the announcement off, blaming higher ups for the decision, or behaving in a disconnected way, you wa...

03/05/2023

The startup world is known for its fast-paced, high-pressure environment, and as such, getting things done efficiently is arguably the highest-valued trait for a startup founder.

Here are several productivity practices popular in the tech startup world that can help you get more done in less time:

Here are several productivity practices popular in the tech startup world that can help you get more done in less time...