The Bottom of the Change Curve The world has changed a lot since we started Outside Angle in 2020. Just as we launched, the horrifying murder of George Floyd once again made clear the kind of brutality that Black Americans face all over the country every day. What followed was an unprecedented outpouring of acknowledgement […]
Outside Angle’s 2023 Impact and Equity Update Read More »
Sometimes the work we need to do gets put off by the work we think we should be doing. We think we should be doing the things on our ‘To Do’ lists and on our plates by default, not to mention the things thrust upon us by the urgency of others. Over time, that mindset
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Have you ever wondered if your company is really optimized to deliver the best possible results? Maybe you know that some things could be better, but you’re not sure how much they matter or how you’d prioritize improvements. Perhaps you know that something is absolutely broken, but you’re not sure how to fix it. Top
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In a world of constant change, where most work environments are now of the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) variety, the role of leaders is evolving. Rather than being central sources of vision and knowledge, leaders must increasingly become conveners, facilitators, and power grantors who leverage their teams to gather the insights that will
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How many of us have started a new job by spending an absurd amount of time filling out paperwork and “acknowledging receipt” of policies and procedures that would, if read in full, make for good insomnia treatment? Among the policies and procedures, we almost always receive the “employee handbook”—a tome that has long been misnamed.
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We tackle many kinds of change projects at Outside Angle—everything from helping new start-ups grow to helping organizations pivot in the face of a shifting landscape to supporting visionary leaders in realizing their big ideas. Across all project types and sizes, we continue to find value in organizing complex work into purposeful change cycles. These
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When the entire staff at Literacy Pittsburgh came together for their semi-annual all staff retreat, the agenda was no surprise to anyone. CEO Carey Harris and her leadership team had been preparing for it ever since the last staff retreat wrapped up six months before. For anyone attending, it was easy to see the through-line.
Make Team Retreats a Process, Not a Moment in Time Read More »
The better path is the navigational one. It involves having a vision for where you are going, and then regularly pausing to evaluate progress. Hypotheses are tested, and big challenges are broken down into smaller tasks. Action is constantly taken focused on doing the next thing.
Change Leadership is Always Navigational Read More »
Of course, no two team retreats are the same, and the most important tip might be to know your context, know your audience, and plan accordingly. However, there are a set of steps that we follow consistently and find applicable across all the various contexts and clients with whom we work.
Make the Most of Your Team Retreat with These Six Steps Read More »
When it comes to work, we all want to be part of a team that we can trust and be confident in. But what does it take to build that kind of team? What qualities do you, as a leader, need to cultivate in yourself and others?
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