Podcast appearances and mentions of Colin D Ellis

Do you know if your business is being held back by an antiquated workplace culture? The expectations of workers have evolved dramatically in recent years, and leaders need to change their practices to keep pace. Workplace Culture Specialist and author of ‘Detox Your Culture’ Colin D. Ellis says investing in effective management training, embracing inclusivity, and fostering a sense of belonging are essential for building high-performing, resilient teams in 2025. And he offers strategies to future-proof your workplace. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No matter the size of your business, a toxic workplace culture puts it at great risk. Colin D Ellis, a workplace culture specialist and author of the book 'Detox Your Culture', says toxic environments impact productivity, employee health, and public perception. He offers practical strategies for identifying and addressing toxic behaviours, fostering accountability, and creating a shared culture that supports both team cohesion and business success. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Project Chatter Podcast, Dale, Martin and Colin D Ellis discuss the evolving landscape of workplace culture, particularly in the aftermath of COVID-19. They explore the necessity of detoxifying toxic cultures, the importance of leadership in fostering a positive environment, and the role of employees in shaping culture. Colin shares insights from his latest book, emphasizing the need for organizations to actively manage their culture and mitigate risks associated with toxicity. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on workplace dynamics and the significance of effective feedback and personality awareness in team settings. Takeaways

A toxic workplace culture grows over time but can strike without warning. It's corrosive and can have a terrible impact internally on staff and externally with clients or customers. Colin D Ellis, a workplace culture specialist who has written extensively on the topic, has some words of wisdom about how bad cultures can be created and how to fix them. He breaks down how toxic behaviours can arise, from micromanagement to severe forms of misconduct, and offers workable strategies for owners and managers to lead by example, approach issues with empathy, and reset cultural expectations. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I talk to Colin D Ellis, a renowned culture change expert, about creating and maintaining a positive workplace culture.Colin D Ellis is a global culture consultant sought after by organisations around the world to help them build vibrant, high-performance places to work.To date, he has worked with almost 100 different cultures in almost 20 countries with clients ranging from Red Bull in Austria, to the US House of Representatives, the Dutch Olympic Team and IAG Insurance in Australia.He shares his insights on the importance of culture in achieving high performance and the factors contributing to a toxic work environment.We talk about proactive and intentional culture building strategies you can take to nurture a vibrant culture.In this episode, you will learn: What it really means to create a great workplace and why every leader should care. What the signs of a negative culture are and practical steps to turn it around. How to nurture a culture that embraces change and nurtures a sense of belonging. The critical role workplace culture plays in achieving high performance and employee satisfaction. Practical strategies for leaders to cultivate a positive and inclusive workplace environment. The impact of leadership actions and decisions on shaping organisational culture. Methods to address and transform toxic workplace elements into constructive, engaging experiences. Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organisation, this conversation will give you the tools to create a positive environment where everyone feels valued.If you want to improve your organisational culture, start with this episode. Resources from Colin Quiz: www.fiveculturesquiz.comResources FREE QUIZ: Find out which iconic movie character best represents your leadership style.Connect with Colin:Website: www.colindellis.comLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/colindellisYoutube: www.youtube.com/colindellisInstagram: www.instagram.com/colindellisFacebook: www.facebook.com/colindellisConnect with Tash:Website: tashpieterse.comInstagram: @tash_pieterseLinkedIn: tashpieterseAre you enjoying the Lead With Less podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify, or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify and we'll get back to you!

'I'm going to tell you how you should be doing it, but it's up to you to do it. But I'm going to dress it up in a way where the message might land 15 minutes later when you're on the bus going to town. And you're like, Oh, that's what he meant.' It takes courage, tact and humour to point out to a leader not only that there might be an issue with their organization's culture, but that the issue might be them. And that's as true when you're writing a book as when you're in the room with the person. Luckily, Colin D. Ellis has all three, and in this frankly hilarious conversation he takes us under the hood to show us how he tells difficult truths in an easy-to-read way,  We also talk about crediting the music you listen to as well as the books you read as you write, the joy of the Venn diagram, and why being Liverpudlian is a superpower.  Pin your ears back.       

In this episode I have a rerun of my chat with Colin D Ellis, The Getting Sh*t Done Guy. About Colin Colin is an award-winning international speaker, Amazon #1 best-selling author and renowned culture change expert who works with organisations around the world to help them transform the way they get things done. Able to draw on more than 30 years of public and private sector leadership experience in the UK, New Zealand and Australia, Colin shares his knowledge of workplace culture and project management through his new book Culture Hacks.His work is presented using anecdotes, statistics, practical insights and plenty of humour to ensure that audiences are engaged and laughing! He shares his knowledge of workplace culture and gets people talking through his emphasis on people being the best version of themselves and creating cultures they can be proud of. You can get a copy of his latest book here: www.colindellis.com/the+project+book   Amazon : The Project Book   For more information about Colin take a look at the following links: Website: www.colindellis.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colindellis/ Email: colin@colindellis.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/colindellis To get a free copy of When I Were a Project Manager click here. To get a copy of The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters, click here. Support the Show If you want  to support the show here are a few ways Share with your friends Write us a stellar five-star review on the listening platform(s) of your choice Purchase one of the books, link here One of the guests books through our syndicate links Have a listen to our record the Twelve Days of Project on iTunes, amazon music, Spotify or google play music. Hit subscribe and come back again Pop over to patreon.com/sundaylunchpm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

In this episode I have a rerun of my chat with Colin D Ellis, The Getting Sh*t Done Guy. About Colin Colin is an award-winning international speaker, Amazon #1 best-selling author and renowned culture change expert who works with organisations around the world to help them transform the way they get things done. Able to draw on more than 30 years of public and private sector leadership experience in the UK, New Zealand and Australia, Colin shares his knowledge of workplace culture and project management through his new book Culture Hacks.His work is presented using anecdotes, statistics, practical insights and plenty of humour to ensure that audiences are engaged and laughing! He shares his knowledge of workplace culture and gets people talking through his emphasis on people being the best version of themselves and creating cultures they can be proud of. You can get a copy of his latest book here: www.colindellis.com/the+project+book   Amazon : The Project Book   For more information about Colin take a look at the following links: Website: www.colindellis.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colindellis/ Email: colin@colindellis.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/colindellis To get a free copy of When I Were a Project Manager click here. To get a copy of The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters, click here. Support the Show If you want  to support the show here are a few ways Share with your friends Write us a stellar five-star review on the listening platform(s) of your choice Purchase one of the books, link here One of the guests books through our syndicate links Have a listen to our record the Twelve Days of Project on iTunes, amazon music, Spotify or google play music. Hit subscribe and come back again Pop over to patreon.com/sundaylunchpm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

Some people become managers because it is the next step in their professional career, but what does it take to become good at that role? Often there is little training and a lot of expectation around being good at managing people, having good insights into how to make good decisions, and many other responsibilities that the person may have no experience in. In today's podcast, we talk to Colin D Ellis; Colin is an award-winning international speaker, four-time best-selling author and a highly sought-after global workplace culture and project management expert. He breaks down his own experience when he was starting out as a manager when he was younger, through to how the best businesses allow their managers to operate. He also has some great advice for New managers looking to become better at their job. To find out more about managing, Colin has 2 whitepapers on the topic here: https://www.colindellis.com/culture-whitepaper To get in contact with Colin, you can go here: https://www.colindellis.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/colindellis/ On today's Podcast: Jez F.M, Grahame Gerstenberg, Allen Hunt, John Scollen, Colin D Ellis All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message. Listen to/watch this podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to https://magicallearning.com/ and sign up! You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magical_learning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicallearningteam/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ? Have a Magical day!

Welcome to season five of the Culture Makers podcast with your host Colin D Ellis! We are kicking off this season with a fantastic guest who walks the talk when it comes to people and culture. Bhavya Misra is the Director & Head of HR - India, for Lenovo. A seasoned HR professional, Bhavya started her career with PepsiCo, took a leap into the start-up world and then returned to PepsiCo before making her mid-pandemic move to Lenovo. In our conversation Bhavya shares her insights into: The role of HR in the business Getting feedback from the floor Stepping out of your comfort zone Making decisions and backing yourself Learning before acting A holisitic approach to diversity and inclusion. Find out more about Colin www.colindellis.com --------- Incidental show music courtesy of Purple Planet --------- --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturemakers/message

Creating a great culture at work is a challenge that requires great strategy, creative relationship building and oftentimes, new ways of thinking. While it's tempting to go through the motions and do what has always been done, taking an innovative approach can be the best way to create a winning team culture that really drives results.Today I'm joined by Colin D Ellis, a world renowned culture change expert, international speaker, and bestselling author of four incredible books which include Culture Fix and Culture Hacks. Colin works with organisations around the world to help them change the way they get things done, and his insights around creating a great workplace culture are thoughtful, clarifying and so very practical. In our conversation, we cover the single biggest obstacle that organisations face when it comes to building a happy and healthy team, and Colin discusses his thoughts around the importance of mindset change amongst senior leaders. He shares how he's witnessed leaders who understand the value of investing in their teams cultivating the best workplace environments.  We discuss how hybrid work is impacting organisational culture and exactly how, step-by-step, you can start to change your team's culture. Colin shares his methods of helping a workplace culture thrive, including taking his team offsite for days at a time to ensure their wellbeing and create a sense of belonging. We talk about understanding when collaboration is necessary, and when working alone bears the most productivity. When it comes to building relationships between people or re-establishing them, empathy is the glue that holds great teams together. Appreciating our differences is a great driver for connection, and Colin emphasises how adopting inclusivity can build the strongest working relationships.  Our conversation is jam-packed with incredible wisdom and so many valuable lessons from Colin. Whether you're a first time manager or a seasoned senior leader, I just know you're going to feel energised and inspired on your own journey in creating successful culture change.  LINKSBooks mentioned:Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to WorkCulture Hacks: 26 Ideas to Transform the Way You WorkConnect with Colin:Website: https://www.colindellis.com/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/colindellis Connect with me: Download my Energy Management Toolkit here!Website:            https://www.everchange.com.au/LinkedIn:            https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatebyrne

In this episode, we welcome Colin D Ellis in a special episode titled Culture, Whisky and Whine! Colin D Ellis is an award-winning international speaker, four-time best-selling author and much sought after workplace culture and project management expert who works with organisations around the world to help them transform the way they get things done. He is originally from Liverpool in the UK, but now lives with his family in Melbourne, Australia. You can find out more about Colin at www.colindellis.com Colin shares his thoughts on where organisations get it wrong (& right) when it comes to setting culture and also what individuals can do. He talks about how to be courageous and how we need more "windfarms" instead of "oil tankers". Proudly brought to you by: InEight.com JustDo.com #ProjectManagement #PMO #ProjectControls #Leadership #Culture #ProjectCertifications --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

The project management podcast by project managers for project managers brought to you by Velociteach PMP exam prep. Culture expert Colin D Ellis talks about in-office culture, remote culture, as well as hybrid culture, and how we can shift our mindset from where we work to how we work. Hear about managing team culture and creating a space for safety where everybody succeeds. Table of Contents 02:25 … Defining team Culture03:20 … Everyone has a Role in Culture04:38 … How a Leader can Influence Culture06:26 … Managing In-Office Team Culture11:02 … Why are People Reluctant to Return13:31 … Rebuilding Culture16:10 … Managing Remote Team Culture19:36 … Engaging Remote Team Members21:50 … Psychological Safety within Remote Teams24:07 … Connecting New Hires to the Culture27:37 … Managing Team Culture in Hybrid Environments30:06 … Even the Playing Field32:49 … Learn a New Skill Set34:54 … Getting Buy-In from Upper Management33:30 … Advice for Younger Project Managers37:58 … Get in Touch with Colin39:16 … Closing COLIN ELLIS:  So hybrid work is a different way of working.  And so it's crucially important that managers fundamentally understand what the differences are, what the risks are, but also what the opportunities are so that they can do it properly.  WENDY GROUNDS:  Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  My name is Wendy Grounds, and we're talking with Colin D. Ellis.  And Colin has been a guest of ours in the past.  On Episode 89, Keys to Success and Being a Good Human, Colin joined us from Melbourne, Australia.  And he's joining us again today.  Colin has more than 20 years' experience building and leading teams in public and private sector organizations.  And he just loves helping people to be their best selves and bring that to work each day. We're going to be talking to him about company culture.  There's been so many changes in company culture over the last couple of years.  And so we're going to address in-office culture, remote culture, as well as hybrid culture and how we can shift our mindset from where we work to how we work.  Colin and Bill are both joining us via Skype today. Hi, Colin.  Welcome back to Manage This.  It's so good to have you back. COLIN ELLIS:  Thank you, Wendy.  It's lovely to be back. WENDY GROUNDS:  What have you been doing in the interim, since we last spoke to you?  What's happening in your life? COLIN ELLIS:  Oh, I mean, where do you even start?  It was like, things have been pretty normal, I haven't really done anything.  Yeah, things have been just a little bit crazy.  I think like everybody else in the pandemic, especially those people who work for themselves, there was that period of uncertainty right at the start, like, oh.  What do we do about developing our staff?  Let's just put everything on hold.  And that was, you know, the way it was for me.  We dealt with some pretty severe COVID issues back with our family in the U.K.  And we kind of got through that.  And then all of a sudden the work came roaring back. I think for someone like me, who does a lot of work in workplace culture and still keep my hand in in the project management world, I think what COVID did was really shine a light on either some of the things that were broken within cultures or else some of the things that just needed to be tweaked to make sure that people could keep delivering and keep being as productive as they can be. So, you know, what's changed in the sense that I did more virtual work than I've ever done before, but I was well set up for it, so that was a relatively easy transition.  And just enjoying being back amongst people again. Defining Team Culture WENDY GROUNDS:  Well, we want to dig into talking about company culture, and you were the person we thought would be an expert to give us some great advice.  But before we head into talking about company culture, could you give us just a really good definition?

The project management podcast by project managers for project managers brought to you by Velociteach PMP exam prep. Culture expert Colin D Ellis talks about in-office culture, remote culture, as well as hybrid culture, and how we can shift our mindset from where we work to how we work. Hear about managing team culture and […] The post Episode 158 – Keep it Together – Managing Team Culture appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

Welcome to Season 4 of the Culture Makers Podcast where Colin D Ellis finds more culture makers out in the world of work and gets them to share their stories, insights and tips for creating a great place to work. In this episode Colin is talking to a leader who thrives on getting things done! Hassanah Rudd is the Head of People and Culture at Brighte, based in Sydney. Hassanah has more than 20 years people experience in three countries in the public and private sector and was recently named Corporate Talent Leader of the Year! A champion of experimentation, using technology for good and creating cultures where it's OK to be vulnerable, Hassanah shares her pragmatic approach to people and culture. Find out more about Colin: www.colindellis.com Join the Culture Makers Community: www.culturemakers.community Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturemakers/message

2022 has brought a slew of changes - some workplaces are switching to hotelling instead of requiring employees in their offices, while other organizations have chosen to stay fully remote. However, as the workplace continues to evolve, it has become clear that hybrid work is here to stay. Working remote during a pandemic calls for more than flexibility from managers - it requires compassion to truly close the gap. For some employees, working remotely has given them a boost in productivity. They've learned how to complete their work duties in less time. What does this mean when being called back into the office? Do we work more slowly to “look productive”? Or is there another way? In this week's episode, Denise Cooper interviews award-winning international speaker, Amazon #1 best-selling author, and renowned culture change and project management expert, Colin D. Ellis for his take on how managers can address the compassion gap in hybrid teams. Keep up with Colin D. Ellis: www.linkedin.com/in/colindellis www.twitter.com/colindellis Read The Hybrid Handbook: How to set yourself up for the future of work - https://amzn.to/3tjbd3N

In this episode  Richard Pharro  talks to Milvio Di Bartolomeo, the first person globally to concurrently hold the Strategy Implementation Professional, Managing Benefits and Better Business Cases Practitioner certifications.  As a Delivery Office Manager in the Queensland Public Sector in Australia  providing assurance, benefits, governance and risk management advice for a portfolio of programmes and projects, Milvio's role involves providing advice to a plethora of portfolio projects. He is a prolific student and avid writer and blogger on strategy execution. Join us in listening to Milvio explain what motivates him to  take on so much work, constantly take on new projects, exams and innovate. Just  listening to Milvio you can tell how embedded his knowledge is, however for Milvio knowledge alone is redundant – it's about applied knowledge. He believes you have to have ‘skin in the game' to be an effective sponsor and the right culture to drive projects successfully.Resources mentioned:Connect with Milvio on Linkedin; https://www.linkedin.com/in/milvio-d-b37b4113/Check out one of Milvio's many articles; https://apmg-international.com/article/top-tips-managing-benefitsBooks mentioned; The Project rots from the head, by Colin D. Ellis and The Lean Start-up Audiobook - By Eric Ries Praxis framework  https://www.praxisframework.org/Managing Benefits https://apmg-international.com/product/managing-benefitsEconomic world forum Milvio mentioned - https://www.weforum.org/focus/skills-for-your-future

FLG_S2_E26 www.forleadersglobal.com    Colin D Ellis provides an incredible framework on transforming workplace culture and developing a healthy hybrid workplace model. Many organisations say they value culture, yet they don't allocate the time, money, effort or right people to begin the transformation. On this episode, Colin simplifies some of the misconceptions around hybrid work, and reiterates the need for clear expectations. Colin also emphasises the need for leaders to relate to their teams if they are wanting to see any sort of lasting progress, rather than short-lived change. Through the wealth of knowledge Colin provides, this show will challenge you to become more creative in your performance as a leader and team member. In turn, you'll find yourself contributing to the evolution of the culture around you in such a potent way, that others won't be able to resist jumping on board.   ABOUT COLIN D. ELLIS:   Colin D Ellis is an award-winning international speaker, Amazon #1 best-selling author and renowned culture change and project management expert who works with organisations around the world to help them transform the way they get things done. Able to draw on more than 30 years of public and private sector leadership experience in the UK, New Zealand and Australia, Colin shares his knowledge of workplace culture and project management through his books, programs and speeches. His latest book The Hybrid Handbook: How to set yourself up for the future of work was released in July 2021.   FOR LEADERS GLOBAL:   To discover your leadership voice order and explore resources and opportunities for you or your organisation, head to www.ForLeadersGlobal.com or email: hello@forleadersglobal.com   

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The playbook for how to create a great place to work. Practical, straight up advice and tips as a leader or to get your organisation and team to sit up and take culture seriously.Making culture the number one priority for organisations and team, with investment to match.Culture is the thing that gets people out of bed in the morning and is often the last thing they think of before they go to bed at night. A poor culture leads to unhappy people, unhappy people don't feel empowered to make decisions and inertia sets in. In other words poor culture creates freefalling profitability and lack of success.Get energised about the power of culture, and equipped with evidence and actions to grow culture and get measurable results and improved performance.

Today's episode is with Colin D. Ellis. Colin isI an award-winning international speaker, culture change facilitator, and author of two best-selling books. He is originally from Liverpool in the UK, but now lives in Melbourne, Australia after 6 great years in New Zealand.He delivers speeches and programs around the world that inspire and motivate individuals to become role models for others and to provide organizations with the skills to build cultures of success. He goes to extraordinary lengths to provide tailored experiences that live long in the memory.Whether it's the way that projects are delivered, how teams work together or how to change the DNA of an organization He can provide practical information on how to make change easy. He uses case studies, experience and plenty of humour to keep people engaged and laughing!Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeCulture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YCXW7CH/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1The Project Book: The Complete Guide to Consistently Delivering Great Projects: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T94DB5D/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Website: https://www.colindellis.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us as we discuss the importance of a healthy workplace culture with Colin D. Ellis the bestselling international author of ‘Culture Fix' and the ‘Project Book'. Colin has worked with several universities and worldwide adult education institutions to refine their workplace culture. This discussion defines some critical steps to transform your workplace culture from dysfunctional to an organisation that consistently produces innovative solutions to grow your organisation. Learn more about Colin D. Ellis and the book Culture Fix at: www.colindellis.com

Can you measure and then fix workplace culture? This episode we speak with two experts who emphatically believe the answer is “yes!” Didier Elzinga is CEO of Culture Amp, Australia’s newest unicorn start-up. What Didier offers is the tools to measure culture, based on the theory that if you can measure it you can then improve it. Didier shares why he became obsessed about culture, how you can capture meaningful data about culture and what he learnt from working in one of the toughest cultures in the world - Hollywood! Colin D. Ellis is a culture change facilitator and author of Culture Fix. He shares his hard-earnt experience of turning cultures around including: what are the uncomfortable truths around culture, what are the biggest mistakes and what are the greatest levers when it comes to successful turning cultures around.

Can you measure and then fix workplace culture? This episode we speak with two experts who emphatically believe the answer is “yes!” Didier Elzinga is CEO of Culture Amp, Australia’s newest unicorn start-up. What Didier offers is the tools to measure culture, based on the theory that if you can measure it you can then improve it. Didier shares why he became obsessed about culture, how you can capture meaningful data about culture and what he learnt from working in one of the toughest cultures in the world - Hollywood! Colin D. Ellis is a culture change facilitator and author of Culture Fix. He shares his hard-earnt experience of turning cultures around including: what are the uncomfortable truths around culture, what are the biggest mistakes and what are the greatest levers when it comes to successful turning cultures around.

Author Culture Strategist Colin Ellis talks Culture Fix for Business In a survey of 1400 American business it was cited that 92% of executives said that cultural change was critical and a driver to increase their company's values.  Yet only 16% said their culture is where it needs to be.  It is not surprising.  When it comes to business culture we talk a good talk, but we do little to address it.  The fact is our behavior does not match our words and chances are all the cute little mottos, mission statements, value words, and vision are pretty meaningless.  They are just words because they sound great, but very few if any are put into practice by the CEO or other C-suite leaders so what do you expect your people do?  Exactly...the same thing...nothing. Fix your culture in your business for more profit and productivity The research has made it clear time and time again that having the right culture in your business is important, so why do we neglect it, ignore it, or say we don't have the time for it?  Well those are questions for Cultural Strategist and Business Culture Expert Colin D. Ellis as he joins us in this episode of  A New Direction (AND).  Colin will take us through the research, the trials and tribulations of creating a culture, but also demonstrate to us that a consistently great culture makes the business more profitable in a variety of different ways. Colin's book the Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work will take you through what culture is, what it takes to create it, the type of culture you may be in, and the six pillars to change it, and then follows it up with how do you make culture truly stick.  Culture fix is a fun witty research example filled read.  In every chapter, if that is what you would like to call them, Colin gives a brief summary and action steps you can take to start changing your culture right now.  Culture Fix is one of the most comprehensive practical guides on culture change on the market.  And if you are looking to change something in your business and do not want to spend the money well as Colin would suggest "fix your culture".  As I would say, get a copy of Culture Fix. Please say thank you to our sponsors: EPIC Physical Therapy from everyday aches and pains, to injuries, to post surgery rehabilitation, whether you are a professional athlete or a professional in your career.  EPIC PT has the cutting edge equipment and certified staff to help you get back to the work...or workout at hand.  EPIC relief.  EPIC recovery.  EPIC results!  That is the people of EPIC Physical Therapy.  Get yourself back to not only being like you were but better still.  Jump on over to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft & Team, Realtors helping people around the world for more than 35 years.  They are known as the legends of customer service when it comes to real estate.  Why because their culture is based on one  word "relationships".  They know that your home wants and needs are important to you, so they want to get to know you personally to help you sell your home or find the right home as if it were their own.  They know that by knowing you, that they can help you not only find the home you need, but the home you want.  Click on over to www.LindaCraft.com Don't forget you can listen to AND on The Oak 93.5 fm in Raleigh?  What?  You say you don't live in Raleigh?  No problem you can stream the show every Thursday at 4 pm EDT and Sunday mornings at 10 am EDT by clicking here OAK 93.5  Tell your friends!

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! Today we are talking to Colin D. Ellis. Colin is an international award-winning project management speaker and author and helps organizations around the world to build delivery cultures that everyone actually wants to be a part of. Prior to building this phenomenal delivery cultures, Colin spent 30 years, as a permanent employee of other people's delivery cultures in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia, and most of them were well not so great. Sound familiar? He's written three best-selling project management books, including his latest one, The Project Book and speaks with energy, passion, humor and thank goodness, honesty. Remember what that was all about? About the challenges that organizations face in creating project leaders and the cultures required to deliver successfully every time. Born in Liverpool, UK, Colin now lives with his family in Melbourne, Australia, and what we're going to talk about today I think is incredibly important. Learn the best-kept secrets to creating a PMO that drives IMPACT.  Join us for the PMO IMPACT Summit..fusion-button.button-251 {border-radius:2px;}Register for FreeLaura Barnard:  Colin and I are going to talk today about EQ, emotional intelligence, and everything that goes with that. But from the perspective of you as a PMO leader and what you need to be thinking about, what EQ even means anyway and how it specifically applies to all of you that are in the role in driving change, helping to deliver organizational strategy and lead people with the PMO. Before we dive in, is there anything else you'd like to share with our audience today about you and all of your great experience? Colin D. Ellis: Yeah, I think the only thing that I would add, Laura, is that I've been working for myself for four years, but for the 20 years before that, I really started from absolute zero like most project managers. I did not have a clue. I was walked out of a tele-sales environment in a newspaper in Liverpool where I lived in England, and really crafted a career based on being a good human being, creating great teams, but then staying on top of the technical knowledge that I needed as well. I associate with, project managers, program managers, PMO managers. I was a senior executive in governments. I understand all government challenges, and it's just been a never ending moving kind of feast in the project management world at least for 20 years and no doubt that won't end any time soon. Laura: I like that. I like how you're talking about it as just you just tried to be a good human being. And I think that, I remember back when I built my first PMO back in 1999 and I had no idea what I was doing. I was plopped down in the middle of the .com craziness, the Y2K craziness and trying to just figure out how in the world to help this organization I was working in deliver all of these client projects, and everything was new. You couldn't just go to Google “how do I build a PMO?” and get 8 million results to about how to build a PMO. Google technically existed, but nobody really knew about it back in the late nineties and I didn't have access to books, I didn't have access to training. I didn't have access to all the brilliant thought leaders that I do today. It was really hard to figure it out and learn from mistakes and try and figure out the right way to do it. I am really glad to hear that you have that experience because I think that when you have to figure it out on your own, there's so much to be said for the way you actually internalize the lessons along the way. Colin: That's so true. I was the same, 56K modem in my bedroom using the net browser and kind of trying to come up with something when you just couldn't get... I was going to the library but the resources really weren't there. Really what we learned to do in those early days, Laura, and I'm not pining for the good old days,

This episode is the first Sunday Brunch episode with the great Colin D Ellis talking about his new book Culture Fix. The playbook for building a great culture Culture is the key to success for every organisation, but what do great cultures do and what makes them successful? In Culture Fix, author Colin D Ellis shows you how to change the way you do things and create a winning culture that will keep your organisation relevant today and into the future.  No matter your business, industry or country, your culture's success depends on the emotional intelligence and engagement of people within it. Whether you're a CEO, a manager, or a team leader, this comprehensive playbook provides everything you need to build self-motivating teams capable of delivering great value and great employee experiences for your organisation.  Many organisations lack the knowledge for creating cultures that are uniquely suited for their people. Culture Fix offers real-world solutions to problems of culture change in organisations and teams of all types and sizes. build an aspirational vision for your organisation or team create a set of values that mean something enhances the communication between your people adopt the mindsets and behaviours for a successful culture create the right environment for innovation and creativity. Practical, insightful, honest and funny,  Culture Fix: How to create a great place to work will show you how to create a workplace where great people can accomplish great things. Find out more at https://www.culturefix.xyz/ Support the Show If you want  to support the show here are a few ways Share with your friends Write us a stellar five-star review on the listening platform(s) of your choice Purchase one of the books, link here One of the guests books through our syndicate links Have a listen to our record the Twelve Days of Project on iTunes, amazon music, Spotify or google play music. Hit subscribe and come back again Pop over to patreon.com/sundaylunchpm   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

In this episode I have a chat with Colin D Ellis, The Getting Sh*t Done Guy. You can get a copy of his latest book here: www.colindellis.com/the+project+book   Amazon : The Project Book   For more information about Colin take a look at the following links: Website: www.colindellis.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colindellis/ Email: colin@colindellis.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/colindellis To get a free copy of When I Were a Project Manager click here. To get a copy of The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters, click here. Support the Show If you want  to support the show here are a few ways Share with your friends Write us a stellar five-star review on the listening platform(s) of your choice Purchase one of the books, link here One of the guests books through our syndicate links Have a listen to our record the Twelve Days of Project on iTunes, amazon music, Spotify or google play music. Hit subscribe and come back again Pop over to patreon.com/sundaylunchpm   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

In this reboot of Time Limit, we share the idea for our new format and jump right into an interview with award-winning international speaker, author, and consultant Colin D. Ellis.  Show Notes: “Great leadership provides the foundation for successful project management.”It’s a quote from Colin D. Ellis’s first book, *The Conscious Leader: How to create a culture of success for your projects, your team and yourself*, that speaks volumes about how project managers are set up to succeed…or fail. It also speaks to the culture of an organization, a team, and the work individuals can do to contribute to and shape that culture. In this interview, TeamGantt’s director of education speaks with Colin about:  How culture is formed How individuals can impact culture—in both positive and negative ways How to making hiring decisions when “cultural fit” is part of your criteria How to work on culture when you’ve got limited time to focus on it Links and resources mentioned in this episode:  Colin D. Ellis’s website Colin’s newsletter (and four free project management resources) The Conscious Project Leader

Cesar invited Colin Ellis to be a guest on the show today. Colin D. Ellis is an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author and renowned project leadership and culture expert who works with organizations around the world to help them build teams that are fit for the future of work. Able to draw on more than […]

Digital transformation is the implementation of technology. Partly true. But organizations can't get ready for better, smarter, different ways of working without putting time and effort into building a culture that's ready for digital transformation. Colin D. Ellis is in the business of cultural evolution. A project leadership expert, international speaker and best-selling author, Colin helps companies to define and evolve culture in order to transform business. As Colin defines it, culture is the sum of everyone's attitudes, beliefs, behaviors and traditions. And it's these same attitudes, beliefs, behaviors and traditions that can hold organizations back. To build the future, organizations need to put a shift in, and hold people accountable for change. Each of us has a personal responsibility to change the way we think and the way we act. Colin joins us to talk digital transformation, emotional intelligence, mistakes companies make and his go-to karaoke song.