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Co-Lab People on Culture, Leadership and Performance
Introduction At Cultiv8tiv, we believe that a strong and healthy culture will increase productivity, improve financial performance, reduce absenteeism, improve staff retention and create a more resilient organisation, whilst a poor culture will always hold an...
Introducing Team Analytics: understand workplace culture team by team
An organisation-wide culture assessment gives leaders a valuable view of how employees experience the business. It can reveal strengths, highlight concerns and provide a clear starting point for improvement. Issues can arise though when this overall result hides...
Does Your Value Creation Plan Have a Blind Spot?
Every value creation plan models revenue, margin, pricing, procurement and exit multiples in forensic detail. Very few model the one variable that decides whether any of it happens: the people who have to execute it. That is the blind spot. The investment thesis is...
Independent culture assessments and bespoke follow-ups for better client outcomes
Independent culture assessments and bespoke follow-ups for better client outcomes For many organisations, understanding workplace culture still revolves around an annual employee engagement survey. Employees share their views, leaders review the findings and an action...
What the FCA’s new conduct rules mean for financial services leaders
Evidencing Culture... On 1 September 2026, the FCA's rules and guidance on non-financial misconduct came into force across financial services. For many firms — particularly those beyond the banks now fully in scope — this marks a real shift in what the regulator...
Why It’s Pointless Trying to Build the Culture You Want Before Understanding the Culture You Already Have
Every organisation wants a great culture. Very few understand the one they already have. Spend five minutes on LinkedIn and you'll find countless articles explaining how to build a high-performing culture. You'll read about defining your values, creating a compelling...
The policy was never the problem
The FCA changed the rules on 1 September. But the policy was never the problem. By Steve Lewis a Leadership & Culture Consultant and founder of Co Lab People. Imagine you are sitting in a small meeting. A senior leader has recently joined the organisation, taking...
Why Culture Is Misunderstood & What a Culture Assessment Can Reveal
Culture influences how people communicate, make decisions, respond to pressure and deliver on an organisation's strategy. Yet it remains one of the most widely misunderstood concepts in business. In this insight, Cultiv8tiv CEO and Founder James Leavesley explores why...
Wait and See Is No Longer a Strategy: Why Month Four Matters for New Hires
For many businesses, the first six months of employment have traditionally provided breathing room. New employees have time to settle into their role, managers have time to understand their strengths and weaknesses, and any questions around performance or suitability...