Why Equity Matters to Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
On July 10, 2024, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR professional society, published a LinkedIn post about changing its approach to inclusion and diversity. The SHRM announcement proclaimed that the organisation would immediately adopt “the acronym ‘I&D’ instead of ‘IE&D,’” removing the E for equity. It quoted Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., president […]
How Organisations Can Improve Gender Equity in Leadership
March brings one of my favourite international holidays, International Women’s Day. March 8 is dedicated to celebrating the incredible accomplishments of women. While International Women’s Day reminds us of all the amazing things women can achieve, we should still remember we have a long way to go to achieve equality in the workforce. To date, […]
Four Meta-competencies of Leadership
Effective leaders exhibit four meta-competencies of leadership. These are (1) being emotionally intelligent, (2) being achievement focused, (3) being strategic, and (4) being inspiring. In this article, we explore the research behind these meta-competencies and how they influence leadership effectiveness. The four meta-competencies were developed using a combination of Hogan personality assessment data and 360 […]
Recognition as one of the Top Organisational Development Services Provider In Australia
Leadership is the cornerstone of any prosperous enterprise, directing its course while cultivating a collaborative culture that impacts employee experience and propels teams toward success. Given the significant influence leadership has, it is imperative to measure leadership effectiveness and support each leader on a path of self-awareness and continuous improvement. Read the full article here: https://www.businessmanagementreview.com/peter-berry-consultancy
How to Adapt Leadership Development Strategies Across Managerial Levels
When organisations select a leader, they are making a multiyear investment in development. As leaders prepare to move to higher managerial levels, they need to develop skills to equip them for success in their changing role. The skills of leadership aren’t technical skills such as Scrum, SEO, or SQL. Rather, they are socioemotional skills such […]
How Humble Leaders Create Engagement
“Humble leaders create engagement,” said Robert Hogan, PhD, founder and president of Hogan Assessments. Humility is a complex characteristic to translate into behaviour. Sometimes the word humility is even used as a generalization for meekness or deference. Instead of humility, most people are likely to think of charisma as an essential trait in engaging leaders. Although charismatic […]
Unveiling the Dynamics of Success: Strengths of Middle Managers, CEOs, and the Transition from Manager to Leader
In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, where change is constant and adaptability is key, organisations are placing an increased emphasis on the often-underappreciated linchpin of their success – middle managers. 5 strengths of middle managers The best middle managers are working in the business where their work ethic and job competency stand […]
Improving Diversity and Inclusion: Practical, Evidence-based Recommendations
Over the last couple of years, the spotlight on diversity and inclusion (D&I) has intensified, fuelled by global events such as the widespread protests following George Floyd’s death and the impactful leadership demonstrated by female heads of state during the pandemic. Even here in Australia, these discussions have gained momentum, resonating with the recent advancements […]
Thought Leadership – Building Your Personal Brand: The Key to Career Success
Thought Leadership – Building Your Personal Brand: The Key to Career Success Authored by: Peter Berry, Managing Director, PBC The concept of personal brand has become very popular in the world of leadership and business literature, including Forbes magazine and the Harvard Business Review. Personal brand is about building one’s value proposition to enhance private […]
The Psychology of Humility
Academic psychology maintains that personality should be described in terms of five dimensions—the so-called five-factor model—and that all other dimensions of personality are combinations of these. But this model isn’t as comprehensive as many tend to believe. Consider ambition, for example. Ambition isn’t a factor in the Big Five, but we know it’s an important […]
