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The importance of psychological safety at work

by Joanna Thirkettle | Feb 12, 2024

Values

We often talk about the expectation that employees should bring their whole self to work. But what happens when your employees feel unable to do this? In some organisations there are factors at play preventing people from feeling safe to contribute fully at work. This…

The role of OKRs in scaling your business

by Lawrence Walsh | Feb 07, 2024

Values

If you’re on the exciting journey of scaling your business, you know that figuring out where to go can be a bit like wandering through the woods without a map. We’re here to make that journey easier for you as we’re going to talk you…

How to align employee values with company goals

by Lawrence Walsh | Feb 02, 2024

Values

The alignment of employee values with company goals has emerged as a key driver for fostering a motivated and engaged workforce. In this article, we dive into the transformative impact of purpose-driven work environments and explore some strategies to align individual values with broader organisational…

How to Measure Non-financial Objectives

by Lawrence Walsh | Jan 08, 2024

Values

What are non-financial objectives and how do we measure them? Ever think about objectives that go beyond just the money? We’re all about that at There Be Giants. We believe in setting goals that make work a better place, boost team spirit, and amp up…

Innovation flourishes in positive cultures

by Carly Clyne | Jan 05, 2024

Values

In the fast-paced world of business, innovation has become the heartbeat of organisational growth. Companies that thrive in today’s competitive landscape are those that can adapt, evolve, and most importantly, innovate. One key factor that plays an important role in fostering innovation is the presence…

Leveraging OKRs to open up cross-functional working

by Lawrence Walsh | Dec 01, 2023

Goals, OKRS

The whole premise of cross-functional working aims at eradicating silos even when teams work across departments or business units. Cross-functional OKRs fosters alignment, not only across the top of the organisation, but down and sideways too. This type of team collaboration can be an excellent…