Unraveling Organizational Culture Through the Lens of Neural Networks

In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), neural networks (NN) have become a foundational and powerful method for machine learning. In the realm of business, organizational culture plays a pivotal role in defining and guiding the behavior of individuals and groups. On the surface, these two concepts may seem to belong to entirely different domains. However, a closer review reveals striking parallels between the two.

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Fostering Inclusivity in Tech: Addressing the Barriers for LGBTQ+ Workers

The tech industry is often hailed for its innovation and progressiveness. Yet, when it comes to inclusivity and diversity, there's still much work to be done, particularly for LGBTQ+ tech workers. Even with company commitments to diversity and inclusion, unconscious bias and lack of representation in leadership positions can inadvertently impact LGBTQ+ employees.

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The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback

Feedback is not an “option” in sustaining a high performance team or organization.  It is not an “additional” or “advanced” skill. Feedback is very simply the lifeblood of any group of people uniting diverse styles and skill sets in service of common goals.

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Unlocking The Power of Collaboration

Do your teams work in silos? Do they understand how each of their roles contributes to the big picture and overall success of the business? One of the most critical aspects of any high-performing team is effective collaboration. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, mastering the art of collaboration is essential for organizational success. 

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The Power of Successful Delegation

There’s little benefit in the mindset of “I can do it myself” or “I don’t have time to get that done.” So how can managers ensure that all of their work is being done effectively, appropriately and on deadline? Delegation.

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Meeting Goals Effectively

It’s hard to be motivated sometimes, especially when it comes to meeting goals we’ve set for ourselves. Regardless of whether you’ve set personal or professional goals (or both), there are some simple ways to help you do just that - from consulting with those close to us to utilizing a proven, 60-year-old model to help guide you.

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Closing Out 2022 and Welcoming 2023

The end of the year is one of reflection and slowing down, where the work world tends to take a collective break and we spend time with people we love. We think about how our year went and how we want our next year to go. In the slowdown, we usually notice how full life has been, and find patterns and themes that speak to our lives.

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Leading Effectively in a Hybrid Workplace

With more companies implementing hybrid workplace structures, executive teams can’t proceed with a “business as usual” approach to leadership. While core leadership practices remain the same, your team will be going through a transition, and you’ll need to adapt accordingly.

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Walking the Walk: Evolution is Officially Climate Neutral!

We’re thrilled to announce that we are officially Climate Neutral Certified. Climate change is the single biggest threat to humanity, but we have the tools, and the duty, to stop it. In order to do our part to combat climate change, we’re taking action to measure and reduce our carbon footprint as a company.

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Establishing Company Culture Amidst Rapid Growth

Startup culture has generated a message of growth at any cost, and many startup founders take this as an acceptable practice. But the idea that growth outweighs the company's unique essence, or that high scalability must come at the cost of company culture, doesn’t represent optimal leadership.

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Shadow in Leadership and Organizations

Shadow—as described originally by psychologist Carl Jung—is the subconscious parts of ourselves that we hide, repress, and deny. It is one of the most important concepts in leadership development as well as for creating optimal organizational culture and performance.

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The Essence of Depth and Mastery

One of the phrases we use to support our growth and those of our clients is Depth and Mastery. These two principles underpin what we think is special about Evolution and pair with our holistic view of the world (I-We-It and Be-Do-Have). Both depth and mastery underpin who we are as a firm, and as we are on this journey with our clients, we undergo it ourselves.

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