by Dr. Kathleen Allen | Oct 11, 2018 | Leading from the Roots, organizations
I remember listening to a sportscaster talking about the World Cup several years ago. They were trying to predict who was going to win. After quite a few possibilities were discussed, the sportscaster said, “But remember, the ball is round, anything can happen.” He...
by Dr. Kathleen Allen | Oct 4, 2018 | Leading from the Roots, organizations
I recently wrote a blog about Networks, Resistance, and Organizational Change. In it, I discuss how organizations that leverage their work with computers and technology have a network culture that runs along a hierarchical structure. Organizational leaders need to...
by Dr. Kathleen Allen | Sep 27, 2018 | Leading from the Roots
When we are faced with learning something new, it is useful to use metaphors to help us play with different approaches and concepts. Any organization that uses technology to connect employees, customers, and business is familiar with two internal structures:...
by Dr. Kathleen Allen | Sep 20, 2018 | Leading from the Roots, organizations
Bees serve a critical role in nature. They gather pollen and nectar from the flowers of many plants, like apple trees, melon vines, broccoli plants, sunflowers, and more. These flowers and trees have sticky pollen, and when bees land on the flower seeking nectar, the...
by Dr. Kathleen Allen | Sep 11, 2018 | Leading from the Roots, organizations
Anyone who wants more employee engagement in their organizations might want to consider how their organizational chart shapes how employees see their role in the organization. Typical organizational charts resemble a pyramid with boxes clustered within departments and...
by Dr. Kathleen Allen | Sep 6, 2018 | Leading from the Roots, organizations
Prairies are designed to optimize all the resources that nature gives. They use diversity to create mutually beneficial relationships that exchange of nutrients to support life in the ecosystem. A prairie ecosystem supports long-term sustainability and resilience. Its...
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