Barrett Values Centre

When was the last time you provided meaningful feedback to someone on your team? 👨💻 When it comes to employee engagement, research shows that employees feel MORE engaged when they receive meaningful feedback. A recent Forbes article, citing a Gallup Study from last year, shares: "Feedback is vital to an organization – with 80% of employees feeling fully engaged when receiving meaningful feedback in the past week." It concludes, "Leaders need to provide insightful evaluations and encourage upwards feedback in return. Overlooking errors and being hesitant to bring up issues will not only cause the workplace culture to crumble, but also lead to an underperforming business." This touches on the Barrett Model's Seven Stages of Psychological Development which is a key driver how the Barrett Values Centre approaches understanding, measuring, and improving employee engagement. You can read more in our article "What Motivates Employees," found on our website: https://loom.ly/zjm0-9c

There are 4️⃣ types of values that we find in an organizational setting: Individual values, relationship values, organizational values, and societal values. 👤 Individual values reflect how you show up in your life and your specific needs-the principles you live by and what you consider important for your self-interest. Individual values include enthusiasm, creativity, humility, and personal fulfillment. 👥 Relationship values reflect how you relate to other people in your life, be they friends, family, or colleagues in your organization. Relationship values include openness, trust, generosity, and caring. 📈 Organizational values reflect how your organization shows up and operates in the world. Organizational values include financial growth, teamwork, productivity, and strategic alliances. 🌎 Societal values reflect how you or your organization relates to society. Societal values include future generations, environmental awareness, ecology, and sustainability. Learn more about how we use these different types of values to help organizations transform their workplace culture. https://loom.ly/h0mSYXk

Volvo Trucks International Division was meeting financial objectives, but the management team was experiencing significant internal tension and low employee satisfaction. View our case study to see how Barrett Values Centre helped this premier truck manufacturer improve performance by holistically working on the human side of their operations. https://loom.ly/gT63HLY

With the word "values" being part of our company name and mission, we would be remiss if we didn't practice what we preach and define our own values! In past posts, we shared the first three: Leading by Example, Making a Difference, Collaboration. Now, let's take a look at our value: Excellence. We are committed to excellence in everything we do, from research and analysis to training and consulting. We believe striving for excellence can create the best possible outcomes for our clients and the world. We are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement; excellence is a journey, not a destination. To learn more about our vision, mission, and how these values fit in, as well as how working with BVC can help your company define and live its values, visit: https://loom.ly/NS-HDtw

Here is a peek into our latest webinar, "Gaining Leadership Buy-in for Culture Change." We look at the latest statistics and headlines facing companies today, including several return-to-office mandates and the subsequent back-lash. BVC CEO, Chris Gomez, shares this thoughts on why these seemingly sudden culture shifts are failing leaders, their employees, and the organisations they serve. Sign up to watch the full webinar from our resources access page: https://loom.ly/G6hsV74

As a leader, what effect does your leadership style have on the culture? How do others experience you? How can you improve? ⬇️ These are questions we’ll help you answer with our Leadership Assessment, which shows three different views of leadership. 🔁 360º: A leader's values, strengths, and areas for growth, based on confidential feedback from their chosen colleagues. 👥 Team: What drives your leaders, how they work together, and what they want to build on or develop for the future. 🙍♀️ Self: Insights into your core operating values to deepen your understanding of what is important to you as a leader. Learn more: https://loom.ly/CFIjTds

A company's well-being, especially that of its employees, impacts more than morale: It impacts the bottom line. Fortune Magazine cited new research that shows, "Fortune 500 companies that put talent first and invest in their people report 50% higher profit margins and growth." Read the article and research here: https://loom.ly/o5RW-Kw

Here's a clip from a webinar we hosted earlier in the year! 🧑💻 BVC CEO, Chris Gomez, and BVC Director of Learning & Development, Melanie Wanless, discussed ways to measure culture and create meaningful cultural change. Want to watch the full presentation? Head to our website, fill out our simple form, and get immediate access to our most recent webinars: https://loom.ly/G6hsV74

Inc. Magazine Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman spoke with some of the youngest entrepreneurs on the Inc. 5000 list and observed that young leaders "across industry and geography, are not just thinking about culture. They are obsessed with it." He says that if these young leaders can "maintain their focus on a strong culture and greater flexibility, they will likely be changing the way we as a society think about work and how we value our time." At BVC, we're energized by the next generation of leaders and look forward to partnering with them to create a strong alignment between culture, leadership, and strategy. https://loom.ly/Lvlt1ns

✅ A healthy work culture requires healthy conflict. 🙁 But conflict is inherently hard. ➡️ This article shares some valuable tips for having those hard conversations, explaining: "Some people call it a hard conversation, but there's an implicit expectation that it will only be hard for the other person. This in turn creates the mindset of being "right" and just needing to deliver the message to the other person, as if you're delivering a monologue and leaving it to the other person to navigate the difficulty of it. Ensuring that you are prepared for it to be hard for you will help you stay engaged and present through the discomfort of the actual conversation." Read more: https://loom.ly/zw48QIA ❓Do you find you welcome or resist hard conversations? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.