by Anne Cheng | Mar 1, 2022 | Culture, Looking Forward, Supercharge Lab
Remember the days when you could effortlessly walk over to a colleague and chat about a project? If you still work remotely in the post-COVID era, or if you are new to the notion, it’s critical to look into techniques to stay productive in order to keep your...
by Anne Cheng | Jun 16, 2021 | Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Supercharge Lab
The past weekend, I missed Pink Dot 13. I had been so focused on the work that I do that I missed the advertisements, the social media posts, the bright pink lights on my social media feed. Growing up in conservative Asia, in a time where homosexuality is not only...
by Anne Cheng | Jun 14, 2021 | Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Supercharge Lab
Whenever I’m asked, “What’s your favorite movie?”, I bring up Parasite by Bong Joon-ho. Not only was it a cinematic masterpiece, but it also reflects on the growing social and economic divide that is plaguing South Korea, and many nations around the world. Disparity...
by Anne Cheng | Apr 20, 2021 | Culture, Ethics, Leadership and Management
One of the best ways to promote psychological safety and build a radically candid culture is by creating an environment where people feel comfortable speaking truth to power – that is, getting feedback, giving it, and encouraging it. According to Amy Edmondson, a...
by Anne Cheng | Apr 6, 2021 | Culture, Ethics, Leadership and Management
Wherever you are in life, no matter the age or the institution, one finds conflict, and conflict in teams happens all the time. Understanding that conflicts are a natural part of life is, in my opinion, the first step to dealing with them. Everyone is entitled to...
by Anne Cheng | Mar 25, 2021 | Culture, Leadership and Management
By Anne Cheng There is this elusive idea of building the right culture in every business. I was taken aback earlier this week when a team member sent me a text about a conflict that she was facing with a client who was being unreasonable. I asked her, “What would you...
