Colin on Culture
Colin D Ellis
On this podcast I'll be providing regular insights to help you to build a vibrant workplace culture. From fewer emails and meetings to more celebration of success and courageous conversations, I'll be covering it all. No endless waffle, just sensible, practical advice.
Episodes
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Oct 31, 2021 • 21min
Does your culture match your purpose?
In this week's episode I talk about why figuring out your purpose takes time. Also, the origin story of coffee. This week's coffee is a Kenyan Kariaini, roasted by Beat Coffee in Preston, Melbourne.
Oct 24, 2021 • 28min
Hybrid is not the new flexible
In this week's episode I explain the difference between flexible and hybrid working. Also, the 10 steps of turning a coffee seed into your daily coffee. This week's coffee is a Finca Hartmann from Panama, roasted by Industry Beans in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Oct 17, 2021 • 26min
Are you overcomplicating work?
In this week's episode I ask whether simplicity is a priority in your culture? Also, five random things I've learned this week. This week's coffee is a Gikirima from Kenya, roasted by Everyday Coffee Roasters in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Oct 10, 2021 • 24min
Are your leaders just bad managers?
In this week's episode I talk about the fact that leaders make choices that managers never make. Also, a brief history of the Melbourne suburb of Carlton. This week's coffee is a Nyamyumba from Rwanda, roasted by Vertue Coffee Roasters in Melbourne.
Oct 3, 2021 • 20min
Are you faking culture?
In this week's episode I ask whether your organisation is faking culture and give you some signs to look out for. Also why knowing where stuff is from is important. This week's coffee is an Aroresa from Ethiopia, roasted by Bench Coffee Co. in Melbourne.
Sep 26, 2021 • 24min
Are you a culture outsider?
In this week's episode I talk about how you can influence culture when you're new or external to the team. Also, what it's like to be in an earthquake. This week's coffee is a Manos Juntas from Colombia, roasted by Axil Coffee Roasters in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Sep 19, 2021 • 22min
Why your projects fail
In this week's episode I talk about why many projects fail and how to avoid that. Also the history of chocolate. This week's coffee is a Guatemala San Martin from Wide Open Road Coffee in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Sep 12, 2021 • 24min
Do your tools reduce collaboration?
In this week's episode I'm asking whether the tools you use actually increase collaboration. Also what I did for my birthday.
This weeks coffee is called Kintamani from the Batu Kaang region of Bali and roasted by Flight Coffee in New Zealand.
Sep 5, 2021 • 23min
Do your organisation's values mean anything?
In this week's episode I talk about corporate values and how to ensure they practised on a daily basis. And RUOK, really?
This week's coffee is a Chiapas from Mexico, roasted by Jasper Coffee in Collingwood, Victoria.
Aug 29, 2021 • 21min
Where's your fun coming from?
In this week's episode I talk about the need for levity and laughter. Also, why my hobbies are rubbish. This week's coffee is a Mugaya from Kirinyaga in Kenya and roasted by Wood and Co in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick.
