Explainers Archives - NOBL Academy

Why Organizations Don’t Live up to Their Values (and How to Fix It)

The difference between what a company’s leadership say they value, and the lived experience of their employees is the “Values Gap,” and has real financial and ethical implications for organizations.

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How Onboarding Rituals Reinforce Company Values

With more teams working remotely, new employees need simple rituals to help them embrace company values and integrate into the culture.

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Planning in Uncertain Times

What is the role of strategic planning in an era defined by unprecedented and unrelenting change? What model or approach is best right now?

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Why Building an “Architecture of Listening” Improves Employee Engagement

Listening is how employees evaluate their leaders— “Do you value my concerns? Are you open to changing how we work?”

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Why Resilient Teams Are Founded on Good Connections

To better adapt after an adverse experience, invest time now in fostering trust and positive shared experiences with your team

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How to Avoid “Bikeshedding” and Work on What Matters

To feel like you’re making progress, it’s easy to focus on getting tasks done—regardless of whether they’re important or trivial. Make sure you’re spending your energy on what will make the greatest impact.

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Selecting the Right Tools to Support Distributed Teams

With more employees working from home, companies are seeking out the best digital tools to support them—but don’t neglect the human side of any rollout.

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Real Resilience: Navigating Boundaries and Burnout in a Crisis

COVID has a lot of people feeling on edge—take steps to maximize your time and make sure you’re managing yourself as a leader

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How to Maintain Company Culture in a Virtual Workplace

Company culture can’t be reduced to ping pong tables, but it does have a physical component. Implement these practices to maintain a strong culture even when working virtually.

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In Conversation: How to Layoff Employees Gracefully in a Remote World—and Why It Matters

NOBL and CareerArc discuss how leaders can better prepare to lead a team through one of the most difficult cultural events