Category: General
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Autonomous Teams: Navigating the Dependency Cycle in Organizations
Introduction Teams’ autonomy emerges as a cornerstone for success and adaptability. This autonomy, however, does not occur in isolation; it mirrors individuals’ journey through the Dependency Cycle—a concept enriched by transactional analysis and Nola Katherine Symor‘s insightful contributions. This article first examines the Dependency Cycle at the individual level, setting the stage to explore how…
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Navigating the Future of Leadership: A Pearlside Conference Series Spotlight
Change is the only constant. Agility in leadership has transitioned from a desirable trait to a fundamental necessity. At Pearlside, we understand the intricate dance of adapting leadership styles to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced, Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) business environment. This understanding was the cornerstone of our recently concluded conference series…
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Catalyzing Team Unity and Strategy Alignment: A Leadership Workshop Journey
Recently, Pearlside had the privilege of partnering with a renowned European healthcare tech company for a pivotal leadership workshop. Our goal was to enhance team cohesion and strategically align the team during a significant phase of their organizational journey. Facing the Challenge The challenge at hand was substantial: the client needed to maintain a strong…
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Embracing Self-Confrontation: A Journey to Mastering The Responsibility Process
Mastering the art of self-confrontation is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. It requires consistent practice and a willingness to delve into introspection. Christopher Avery’s Responsibility Process provides a profound framework for understanding this journey. I recall a vivid experience that encapsulates the essence of this process, during a pivotal leadership team meeting at a startup…
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Navigating the Dynamics of Stability and Change: An Introduction to Polarity Mapping
Introduction: The tension between stability and change is a constant. It’s a polarity that many leaders grapple with. Embracing both ends of the spectrum can be the key to a thriving organizational system. Polarity mapping is a strategic framework, created by Barry Johnson in 1975, that helps us visualize and manage these opposing forces effectively.…
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Transforming Leadership: A Journey to Empowerment and Innovation
In the heart of France’s vibrant tech industry, a company known for its pioneering work in imaging technology embarked on a transformative journey. A leader in heritage digitization, health wellness imaging, and underwater imaging solutions, faced a pivotal moment in its history. Founded in 1979 and publicly listed since 2007, the company stood at the…
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The Story Behind “Pearlside”: Redefining Leadership for a Sustainable Future
The Pearl Perspective When you hear the word “sand,” what comes to mind? For some, it’s the tiny grain that can jam the gears of a well-oiled machine. For others, it’s the beginning of something beautiful—a pearl. At Pearlside, we choose to see the pearl. Why? Because we believe in the transformative power of perspective.…