147 | Unlocking Purpose in Organisations | Scott McInnes & Professor Peter Hawkins

Описание: In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott McInnes has an insightful conversation with Professor Peter Hawkins, a leading authority in systemic coaching and leadership development.

They explore the essential elements organisations need to thrive in the 21st century, emphasising the importance of being purpose-led, stakeholder-centric, and fostering collective leadership. Hawkins discusses the critical role of organisational culture and learning, the dynamics of trust within teams, and the concept of WeQ—collaborative intelligence.

The conversation also delves into the nature of connection in leadership and the need for organisations to discover their purpose rather than merely creating it. Hawkins shares practical examples and insights on how organisations can align their efforts to meet the needs of the future, ultimately highlighting the unique contributions that teams can make to drive meaningful change.

Takeaways:

Organisations must be purpose-led, not profit-led.
Stakeholder-centricity is crucial for modern organisations.
Partnership with stakeholders enhances organizational effectiveness.
Teams should be more than the sum of their parts.
Organisational learning must outpace external changes.
Trust is essential, but addressing mistrust is equally important.
WeQ, or collaborative intelligence, is vital for leadership.
Connection in leadership should focus on shared purpose.
Purpose should be discovered, not created.
Organisational culture is shaped by collective patterns.

Keywords:

leadership, organisational culture, purpose, collaboration, team dynamics, coaching, stakeholder engagement, collective intelligence, trust, systemic coaching

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:13 Essential Elements for Organisations in the 21st Century
05:42 The Importance of Purpose in Organisations
08:25 The Role of Organisational Culture and Learning
12:54 Collective Leadership and Team Dynamics
17:16 Trust and Mistrust in Teams
18:42 The Nature of Team Relationships
22:10 The Concept of WeQ and Collaborative Intelligence
23:13 Connection in the Age of Technology
27:40 Understanding and Defining Purpose
31:30 Leading Towards an Evolving Purpose
37:12 The Unique Contribution of Teams and Organisations
39:47 Organisational Culture and Its Habituated Patterns
41:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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