Colin on Culture
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Colin on Culture
On this podcast I'll be providing regular insights to help you to build a vibrant workplace culture. From fewer emails and meetings to more celebration of success and courageous conversations, I'll be covering it all. No endless waffle, just sensible, practical advice.
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Culture Speak: Part Seven - Putting it all together
In the final episode of Culture Speak: The art of talking about work, I summarise the six previous episodes and talk about what it takes to not only p...
Culture Speak: Part Six - Vibrant Culture
In episode 6 of Culture Speak: The art of talking about work I discuss the characteristics of a vibrant culture, where engagement is high, people are...
Culture Speak: Part Five - Toxic Culture
If you only listen to one episode of this seven-part series of Culture Speak, make it this one. In episode 5 I discuss the characteristics of a toxic...
Culture Speak: Part Four - Combatant Culture
In this fourth episode of Culture Speak I discuss the characteristics of a combatant culture, where engagement is high, but emotional intelligence is...
Culture Speak: Part Three - Pleasant Culture
In this third episode of Culture Speak I discuss the characteristics of a pleasant culture, where emotional intelligence is high, but everything is ju...
Culture Speak: Part Two - Stagnant Culture
In this second episode of Culture Speak I discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and engagement in work culture and highlight the detrimenta...
Culture Speak: Part One - Context (Why culture conversations are important)
In this first episode of Culture Speak, I introduce the concept of organisational culture, emphasising its importance and talking through the elements...
How to build an AI-ready culture
The jostling between consulting and training organisations for AI transformation programmes has begun. However, rather than the 'technology agility' a...
5 signs your values may be worthless
There's a lot of performance with regards to culture and values are one of the worst culprits with 75% of employees in one survey saying that the corr...
The 3 factors that shape workplace culture
How we work - our culture - is perpetual. It changes all of the time and is shaped by 3 distinct factors. Once leaders and employees understand these...
How to bust your bureaucracy!
According to research, over $3tn is wasted every year on excess bureaucracy ranging from simple process flaws to overly risk averse people and control...
Meetings are killing your culture
In this episode of the Colin on Culture podcast I talk about the growing problem of meetings and provide strategies on the things that you can do to e...
The 'Grey Zone' of Workplace Behaviour
The recent BBC culture review highlighted a number of issues, not least, what behaviour is considered to be acceptable and what's not. In this episode...
The Middle Management Crisis
Middle managers are the difference between success and failure and yet not only do they recognise that they don't have the skills to succeed, organisa...
The things vibrant cultures do (that you can copy)
Let's explore the key characteristics of vibrant workplace cultures and take inspiration for culture change.
I look at the importance of buildi...
Subcultures - The catalyst for change
Subcultures play an important role in shaping organisational culture. Managers have the agency to create their own team cultures without needing permi...
Toxic culture and UFOs
In this episode I'm exploring the parallels between toxic workplace cultures and the phenomenon of UFOs, emphasising how leadership often denies or ga...
5 Steps to Behaviour Change
Leadership behaviour significantly influences and shapes workplace culture.In this episode I outline a five-step framework for effective behaviour cha...
Investing vs. Invested
Welcome to the first episode of the Colin on Culture podcast - a revamp of Culture & Coffee for 2025!
In this episode I explore the critical di...
Why happiness at work breeds success
What does it mean to be happy at work and why does it matter?
In this episode I discuss the importance of employee happiness, distinguishing it...
The AI Show
Welcome to The AI Show! A special episode of Culture and Coffee where I use AI to talk about the role of AI in our work cultures and how we get things...
How to recognise the culture you have now
In this episode of the Culture and Coffee Podcast, I'm exploring the various types of workplace cultures, emphasising the importance of emotional inte...
The Insidious Practice of Tracking Employees
There's a growing trend of employee tracking and monitoring. Let's explore the reasons behind these practices (including operational efficiency, secur...
What bullying is and what to do about it
In this episode I discuss the pervasive issue of bullying in the workplace, highlighting alarming statistics from recent reports.
Let's get int...
How bad strategy can kill culture
In this episode of the Culture and Coffee podcast, I discuss the critical relationship between culture and strategy in organisations. I emphasis that...
Repeating mistakes is the fastest way to failure
We all make mistakes. Every team and organisation makes mistakes. We can learn from them but when we repeat them we're on a path to failure.
Ta...
Why feedback is the fuel for improvement
Feedback is vital when you're building a culture of continual improvement. The common practice of organisations only seeking feedback once a year thro...
How Purpose Shapes Culture
In this episode I discuss the importance of purpose in workplace culture. Purpose is often misunderstood and overlooked, but it is crucial for driving...
The Three Levels of Toxic Culture
In this episode I discuss the three levels of toxic culture and the signs to look out for at each level. I also underline the importance of addressing...
Loneliness: The most persuasive back-to-office argument
In this episode of the Culture and Coffee podcast I'm looking at loneliness. There are multiple studies showing loneliness has increased since the pan...
The Importance of Scaling Culture
Let's delve into the vital topic of scaling culture within organisations. Drawing from my experiences with startups and mergers, I underscore the nece...
How to build a multi-generational workforce
In this episode I am delving into the complexities and opportunities presented by a multigenerational workforce.
For the first time in history,...
How leaders shape culture
In this episode of the Culture and Coffee podcast, I delve into the pivotal role that leaders play in shaping and influencing organisational culture....
How culture and strategy align
This is a topic that is close to my heart and critical to any organisation's success: the interplay between culture and strategy.
In this episod...
How KPIs undermine culture
Are KPIs: Keeping People Inspired or Killing Performance?
That's what I'm talking about in this episode of Culture and Coffee. Let's explore the...
How to get the best out of everyone
A staggering 80% of employees feel their performance management experiences haven't motivated them to improve. This is a wake-up call for leaders!
Projects - Plan or Perish!
Projects are the lifeblood of any organisation. They deliver on strategy, foster innovation and ensure you remain competitive, delivering for your cus...
Listening is more than 'switching on your ears'
When was the last time you truly listened to someone at work? I mean, really listened, with your full attention?
In this episode of Culture and...
How to tame your to-do list
We are taking a deep dive into effective to-do list management. Do you rule your list or does it rule you?
It's time to break free from the tyr...
* Introducing INSIDE OUT CULTURE PODCAST with Cath Bishop and Colin D Ellis *
If you enjoy Culture and Coffee you're going to love Inside Out Culture Podcast. Two culture experts with 30 years of experience, going deep on workpl...