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- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
During the 2012/2013 year, 16,024 Australian leaders and managers completed the Life Styles Inventory™ (LSI), with a view to gaining awareness of their current effectiveness
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Have you ever thought to obtain a tangible measure of your organisation’s culture? We all have a sense of it, but how well can we
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Corinne Canter, Senior Consultant, Human Synergistics Australia Mergers, acquisitions and other forms of strategic alliances generally have two dimensions which are crucial to their success1.
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia If in our LSI 1 we describe ourselves as moderate to high on Approval Style we are telling
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia If we describe ourselves as being moderate to high in Conventional Style, we are telling ourselves that it is
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia In describing ourselves as moderate to high in Dependent Style, we are saying we do not believe that our
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia This writing on Avoidance is due to be published today. I am only just doing it at ten in
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia Oppositional Style is best summarised by two of the items, ‘usually against things’ and ‘opposes new ideas’. I am
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia Power Style is about being in control. Those who have been in Foundation Workshops with me have heard me
- Research & Publications
What Matters More? The Impact of Industry and Organisational Factors on Organizational Culture Anjali Chaudhry, Ling Yuan, Jia Hu, Robert A. Cooke (2016) Click here
Competitive Culture – When Internal Rivalry Drives Performance (and Undermines It)
Episode Overview In this episode of Culture Bites, host Dominic Gourley continues the series on organisational culture by exploring Competitive Culture – a style defined by internal rivalry, comparison,
Victoria’s Work-From-Home Law: What to keep front of mind when managing a remote workforce.
The Victorian Government has announced new legislation that will give many employees the right to work from home at least two days per week starting
Power Culture – When Control, Status and Authority Drive Performance (and Undermine It)
Episode Overview In this episode of Culture Bites, host Dominic Gourley continues the series on organisational culture by exploring Power Culture – a style defined by control,
Why Safe Work Australia’s Psychosocial Regulations Make the OEI More Relevant Than Ever
In 2022, Safe Work Australia introduced a model Code of Practice that fundamentally shifted how organisations must approach psychological health and safety at work. For
Into The Blue eNewsletter – February 2026
Download February Into The Blue here Over the past year, what has shifted in your thinking and behaviour? As 2026 gathers momentum, now is the
Into The Blue eNewsletter – January 2026
Download January Into The Blue here What’s top of mind for your Organisation in 2026? As we step into a new year, leaders everywhere are
Oppositional Culture – When Challenge Turns Defensive
Episode Overview In this episode of Culture Bites, host Dominic Gourley continues the exploration of defensive cultural styles by unpacking oppositional culture — a workplace pattern where fault-finding, criticism, and
CULTURE Shapes Behaviour. ENGAGEMENT Reflects It.
Engaged Today, Struggling Tomorrow? Look at Your Culture! In today’s organisational conversations, two terms often dominate leadership agendas: culture and engagement. On the surface, these
Avoidance Culture – When Playing It Safe Kills Performance
Episode Overview In this episode of Culture Bites, host Dominic Gourley explores avoidance culture – a workplace culture style driven by fear, risk aversion, and a strong desire to stay
Culture Is What Guides Us When Things Get Challenging
by Neil McGregor, Lead Consultant, Human Synergistics New Zealand (as featured in LinkedIn) Most organisations care deeply about culture. They spend time defining values, setting
How to Build an Innovative Culture?
Why Innovation Lives (or Dies) in Your Culture Many organisations talk about innovation as a strategic priority. But innovation isn’t something you launch or roll
Dependent Culture – When Everything Has to Go Up the Chain
Episode Overview In this episode of Culture Bites, host Dominic Gourley explores dependent culture – a workplace pattern where decision-making is centralised, authority sits at the top, and
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- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
During the 2012/2013 year, 16,024 Australian leaders and managers completed the Life Styles Inventory™ (LSI), with a view to gaining awareness of their current effectiveness
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Have you ever thought to obtain a tangible measure of your organisation’s culture? We all have a sense of it, but how well can we
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Corinne Canter, Senior Consultant, Human Synergistics Australia Mergers, acquisitions and other forms of strategic alliances generally have two dimensions which are crucial to their success1.
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia If in our LSI 1 we describe ourselves as moderate to high on Approval Style we are telling
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia If we describe ourselves as being moderate to high in Conventional Style, we are telling ourselves that it is
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia In describing ourselves as moderate to high in Dependent Style, we are saying we do not believe that our
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia This writing on Avoidance is due to be published today. I am only just doing it at ten in
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia Oppositional Style is best summarised by two of the items, ‘usually against things’ and ‘opposes new ideas’. I am
- Culture Insights Blog, News & Events
Lorraine McCarthy, Counsellor/Coach, Human Synergistics Australia Power Style is about being in control. Those who have been in Foundation Workshops with me have heard me
- Research & Publications
What Matters More? The Impact of Industry and Organisational Factors on Organizational Culture Anjali Chaudhry, Ling Yuan, Jia Hu, Robert A. Cooke (2016) Click here