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My Most Confusing F*** Up I thought I had a great relationship with Marie. She had been in our office for just a few months, but I knew her in her previous role in a different office (which had some prestige to it). I thought we were friends who trusted and respected each other. We Read More
Megan looked defeated. Her eyes were cast downward and the space between her eyebrows conveyed a combination of deep pondering and confusion. “There’s just not enough time,” she said. “Not enough time for what?” I inquired. “All of it.” I heard the slight crack in her voice and could see the wetness in her eyes. Read More
In our last blog, we met Ashley – a senior manager at a fast-growing tech startup who’s dealing with an immature culture. Inside jokes, partying, and aggressive behavior from the dev team is affecting the entire company. Morale is low and internal conflicts are on the rise. Let’s follow Ashley’s story as she gets to Read More
Ashley is a senior-manager at a fast-growing tech startup and she’s got a problem… Employees keep coming to her complaining about the dev team. Comprised mostly of young males, this group of developers interacts with finance, communication, and many other departments. And a lot of the time, it doesn’t go well. The dev team seems Read More
Whether it’s discussing a workplace mistake, exploring a touchy subject, or communicating with a highly sensitive team member, we all have difficult conversations at work. Instead of putting them off and letting things get worse, which is often a go-to for those who wish to avoid conflict, we encourage approaching them using the FRIC method. Read More
Community is a vital element of vibrant company culture. Workplaces are made up of humans, and for all humans, the community provides a means of support. While we are not as tribal now as we once were as a species, our need for other people has not gone away. Whether it is receiving encouragement from Read More
Community is a vital element in people’s feelings of satisfaction in their workplaces and in life. Humans are hard-wired for community which is why it is a critical piece of any organization’s culture. At Gallaher Edge, we focus on three pieces that create a sense of community at work: practicing openness, building trust, and demonstrating Read More
For many companies, 2020 brought a sudden transition to remote work. Teams were scattered as everyone worked from home, and the only interaction people experienced with their teams was virtual. One challenge that has emerged in this period of rapid change has been building community in the workplace. But why is community so vital at Read More