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• September

  25
  2015
  

  HR Awards 2015 : Nexum is nominated !

  Nexum is proud to announce its nomination(1) as “Best HCM & Transformation strategy company” at the HR Excellence Awards 2015, next to international companies like Deloitte, PWC, Accenture.     (1) Spontaneous Nomination by 1300 HRD’s and 900 decision makers. It is the recognition of excellence and innovation in the management of Human Capital. Independent, objective and structured procedure since 2009    Here is why clients think we deserve this nomination:  “Because they aim for deep insights into who their clients are and what they need & want, before they develop the very best possible action plan. They walk the path together with their clients, as one. And they never ever make you feel like client, but as a friend or a member of the family who deserves the very best attention.”  Manon Janssen, CEO & Chair of the Board at Ecorys  “People are key in ...

  Written by
  Antoine Wouters

• August

  24
  2015
  

  “Write your change”©

  Change is everywhere, all the time. We increasingly hear that change is the new paradigm of the 21st century. Despite this awareness of the ever-changing environment, people are naturally resistant to change. As a consequence, many efforts at change have not delivered the desired outcome or have even failed miserably, especially when it comes to changing an organizational culture. Prosci© research studies show that the number one contributor to successful change in culture is the effective sponsorship of senior management and their serving as role models and ambassadors for the change (being active and visible). The two most effective role models for change are the most senior person involved in the change and the direct line manager.  Beyond the individual sponsorship of top executives, the ability of the leadership team to act as a cohesive unit in providing this sponsorship will also act as a change accelerator. Misalignment ...
• February

  23
  2015
  

  Group Dynamics and Role Play

  Apart from the group leader, 5 distinct roles come to light. These 5 roles may have an unnerving effect upon you and can put the brakes on group dynamics, even create disharmony and contribute to unease within the group. The Group Leader The Flamboyant Scapegoat The Victimized Scapegoat The Seducer The Anti-Conflict Person The Hidden Leader Most of the time, the other people in the group observe how the group leader manages these 5 personalities. As the head of the group, he or she is interested in identifying the positioning of each one of them to better anticipate or second-guess their moves and take the initiative. As soon as unease within the group is observed, it is important to initiate changes to the players.  The Group Leader He/she is either the designated or the self-proclaimed leader of the group. His authority will depend ...
• January

  29
  2015
  

  BE A TREE. BE A LEADER.

  Stories shape cultures; they spark emotions and make sense of the past, present and future. That is why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for leaders to make sense of complex transformations. Stories connect the whole organization to the business journey rationally and emotionally. However, it has become common knowledge that getting your message across effectively depends for 90% on the way you “play your instrument” (your body and your voice). It makes sense for leaders to look for consistency and best postures in order to maximize their impact on their environment. How do I move? More precisely, how do I place my body in front of others? There is a need for awareness of what I am doing and feeling. Let’s refer to the experience of Gilles Wiernik (actor, singer & facilitator) in order to help leaders stand like “a tall and strong tree”. The ...