In today’s hyper-competitive world, products can be replicated, services can be matched, and technology can be copied faster than ever.But one thing remains stubbornly hard to imitate – an authentic, well-lived culture. What Do We Mean by “Culture”? Every leader understands that culture matters yet few can clearly define it.Is it employee engagement? Workplace perks? …
Summary Here at X-Leap we’ve been thinking a lot about Purpose. As a fledgling company, we’ve had quite a few conversations around the usual questions: why are we here, what do we want to do, etc. Through these somewhat existential sessions, I’ve been thinking about the centrality of Purpose. Aside from it being a right-of-passage for …
We humans are hard-wired to dislike uncertainty – to the point where it’s more stressful for us to be in an uncertain situation vs. a situation where we know the outcome is bad. A challenge for businesses and governments alike is to remain competitive and resilient, the elusive pursuit of being “future-ready”. A handy tool …
The First Steps to Building an Anti-Fragile Culture Read More »
The Design Thinking (DT) approach to problem-solving is a widely used tenet across industries. Its fingerprints are everywhere, from disruptive startups to everyday products. But in recent years, Design Thinking has come under heavy criticism. Some like Natasha Jen and Bruce Nussbaum, claim that it now lacks the critical approach that its inventors aimed for. …
3 ideas that modern design thinkers can learn from the Renaissance Read More »
How has work affected your mental well-being? At the beginning of the pandemic in 2021, we had a similar question in our minds. Our friends and colleagues were facing a wide range of challenges. Some scrambled to provide relief, while others tried their best at tackling a tsunami of logistical issues. This was the result …
OPRA Launch: 5 points on mental health in the workplace Read More »
The organisational risk survey ‘Organization Psychological Risk Assessment’(OPRA), conducted by X-Leap during the pandemic in 2021 shows a rise in mental health conditions that could put organisations at risk. The ‘Organization Psychological Risk Assessment’ (OPRA) survey conducted by X-Leap, a design-led management consulting firm – has found that 96% of survey respondents have reported experiencing …