The Curious Cultivator

We invite you to take some time to read our blog ‘The Curious Cultivator’ that features articles with our latest research, stories of people at big companies making positive change (what we call our Cultivator Profiles), guides and toolkits, and much more. Let us know what you’d like to see more of as we look to publish the latest on how to continue to build a more empowering culture, drive change and communications, and build community at work.

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The 8 Key Behaviors that Successful Teams Prioritize

Discover the eight key teaming behaviors of high-performing empowered teams. Learn how your team can develop behaviors and habits that lead to improved performance and success based on our years of research and implementation. 

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The Absolute Best Session at SIOP 2024

SIOP (The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology ) hosted its annual conference last week in Chicago, bringing together the best thinkers, researchers, and practitioners in the world of people science, talent management, and talent development.

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How to Empower Women in the Workplace

For International Women’s Day, let’s look at what managers, leaders, and large companies can do to empower women in the workplace in 2024 and beyond.

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Can Generative AI Help Fulfill Corporate Learning's Promise?

As we explore the potential of generative AI tools, the possibilities for addressing specific challenges in various workplace scenarios are vast. This includes using intentional and specialized AI tools to revolutionize how employees learn, apply knowledge, and excel in their roles.

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How to Use Data Science to Advance Your Idea

Collecting data that proves your impact is the single most crucial aspect of moving your idea for change forward. Data may seem scary or unsurmountable at first, but we hope that these tips empower you to harness the power of data to drive your company forward.

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From Impact to Income: Advocating for Fair Compensation as an ERG Lead

Affinity groups, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and other workplace communities empower organizations and their employees through improved retention, culture building, and leadership development. Despite that, not all ERG leaders receive fair compensation for their valuable work. Dive into the step-by-step guide to asking for a compensation increase and other tangible support as an ERG lead.

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Cultivator Profile: Product-Led Growth at Microsoft

Recently, we had a chance to chat with Jackson, Product Manager at Microsoft and a Cultivator, about his project, the importance of Data Science, and how competition can drive innovation.

The idea behind his project is a radical one, which is to offer products, that are typically sold in Enterprise format, for free- allowing the product experience to drive the business. This strategy, known as Product-Led Growth, has become central to Microsoft’s culture and strategy.

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Meet Our Model: Organizational Power Dynamics

Power is one of the most important cultural forces Cultivators contend with as they work to change their organizations. But, like all cultural forces, power is complex and often invisible. Luckily, social psychologists and researchers have thought about power dynamics in various contexts for a long time.

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How Cultivators Work: Meet Karima

Meet Karima Moustafa, Social Learning Coach at Mars Global Services, and a member of our Cultivators Community. She has a deep passion for the importance of embracing discomfort to build vibrant, inclusive communities - and honoring yourself in the process.

Here’s what Karima had to say about staying motivated and supported at work…

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