OPG in the Media
OPG team members are respected resources and are often asked to provide all types of expert insights to help organizations work together better. Check out these recent publications to which we've contributed.
Clearing your plate for more purpose-driven work
In this month’s column, I want to pivot away from the larger identity questions that come with leading and provide you with a practical tool that many of my clients have found helpful. This tool helps manage the barrage of demands on you...
Towards a Four-Day Workweek: The Rise and Resistance
A systems thinking approach to assessing the adoption and scalability of a new way of working in the United States Leah Hancock March 30, 2021 Introduction “When the hours, the nature of the work done, the physical conditions under w...
Learn from Life’s Experiences
Values and beliefs shape how people lead. My best bosses have understood their personal values and beliefs, and then used that insight to focus their efforts and lead their teams effectively. A key tenet of Emotional Intelligence says ...
What Scares Leaders about Work-From-Home?
“What are you up to?! What about my team?!” Laura Freebairn-Smith, Partner at OPG Many managers have been taught that 8-5, in-office schedules are the only way to ensure accountability, productivity, and teamwork. This notion is a ho...
Make the Personal Connection in the New World of Virtual Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a massive and rapid shift to remote work and a transformational move from face-to-face to virtual leadership. As leaders continue to strive for performance and efficiency, there is a rapidly growing nee...
5 Simple Ways to Increase Motivation in the Workforce
Motivation needs to begin and grow inside each of us individually. A truly motivated individual or team is the holy grail for many managers, and a leader who can spark motivation in individuals will find that leading is much more...
Use Empathy Maps to Understand Your Client
“Empathy Mapping is a powerful visualization approach that helps ensure project success by creating a clear understanding of the individual’s or group’s perspective, need, or experience.” Read more from Senior Associate...
Leading through Paradigm Shifts
Profound paradigm shifts are happening everywhere. Recent crises and long-simmering ones have been both devastating and brilliantly unsettling. Deeply held beliefs about what is possible and how fast change can occur have been uprooted a...
