I've read a few books lately that debate the existence of universal global core values. Okay, debate is the wrong word, because I might be the only readers of these books, but it is an interesting issue to think about as our world continues to globalize, especially as a Christian. As we globalize our cultures, … Continue reading Global Values. Do (should) they Exist?
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The life of a HR Professional
I love my job. It's diverse, eclectic, challenging, and difficult. But I love it and wouldn't dream of doing anything else right now. HR gets a bad rap in many organizations (probably for legitimate reasons), but I still think its an essential part of any organizational design. The worst part of my job is that … Continue reading The life of a HR Professional
The beautiful Intricacy of Teams
I had the privilege of facilitating a Personality Dimensions course at a Southern Alberta accounting firm this week. I had a blast working with them, and learning from them. It was a good lesson for me to remember that all organizations face similar issues within teams. It doesn't matter whether it is a hospital, an … Continue reading The beautiful Intricacy of Teams
In Over my Head?
I just read a refreshing article by Bob Anderson. Anderson writes about how much he doesn't know about leadership, and how in many instances, he is in over his head. He writes about the disparity between consultants and business people, but also how he just feels overwhelmed at times. That's a gutsy article to write … Continue reading In Over my Head?
Healthy Hierarchies
I’ve been reading through The Boundaryless Organization this week, and the chapter on hierarchies quite intrigued me. It’s so easy to criticize hierarchies and bureaucracies, but in that criticism, we fail to realize the obvious: hierarchies are inevitable. They will always exist in the absence of anarchy. Anarchy is only a temporary state anyways, as … Continue reading Healthy Hierarchies
Dr. Tim Vanderpyl 