Blogs by Laxmi Jaishi
Help! My team is so afraid of making mistakes that we’ve stopped innovating
Today, it’s no exaggeration that ceasing to innovate means being left behind. Fear of making mistakes is a common blocker to innovation. This isn’t only a business challenge, it can also take a toll on mental health by contributing to workplace anxiety and burnout. What people actually fear are the…
Help! My team are getting burnt out by too much change
Burnout is an increasing challenge for employees and their managers. Change exacerbates burnout risk by adding to your team’s cognitive and emotional load: they need to learn new systems, adjust workflows, build new relationships and navigate uncertainty often while maintaining their regular workload. The toll of burnout is not only…
Help! My team are being controlled by other people’s priorities and demands
Managing your team’s performance, motivation and wellbeing can be challenging when they’re overstretched and you’re trying to balance this with managing relationships with other teams and producing deliverables. While it can be tempting to explain away the situation as “everyone’s busy”, it’s best to be proactive in taking stock and…