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 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.
Aug 22, 2021 • 25min
Why Your Meetings Suck
In this episode I talk about the reasons why your meetings suck and what you can do to change them. Also, why birds singing is a good thing. Coffee: El Zafiro (Colombia) from Proud Mary.
Aug 15, 2021 • 20min
How to 'fix' attitude
In this episode I talk about the attitude and its importance to culture evolution. I also talk about my new nickname. This week's coffee is a Finca Buenavista from Colombia, roasted by A Coffee in Melbourne.
Aug 8, 2021 • 22min
Getting Stuff Done
In this episode I talk about how to organise yourself and be productive. And I wonder how pole vaulters get into the sport? This week's coffee is a Werka from Ethiopa, roasted by Market Lane Coffee in Melbourne.
