Exit interviews are very important to both the employee and employer. It’s usually the final opportunity for a departing employee to share their feedback and experiences. Most of these interviews are very honest – after all, the employee is already at the door on their way out and has little or nothing to lose. Some see an exit interview as an opportunity to share valuable information on how the
You have probably heard this phrase – it’s very common, especially when you are new at a job. “That’s how we do things around here.” Sounds familiar, right? That right there is that organisation’s culture. An organisation’s culture is made of values, character, purpose, patterns and structures of how people relate and behave in the workplace. All organisations have a signature culture, be it positive and harmonious or negative
In every organisation, decisions made at the top have far-reaching consequences. But decision-makers—executives, directors, and senior leaders—aren’t always on the ground floor. That’s where upward influence comes in. What Is Influencing Upward? Influencing upward is the ability to persuade those above you in the organisational hierarchy through clear, strategic, and value-driven communication. It’s about shaping decisions, securing support, and aligning your contributions with broader business goals. This skill isn’t
