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From Leadership to Culture to Vertical Transformation

In a rapidly progressing business world, navigating complex transformations effectively is crucial for organizations. 

As a reputable leader in Leadership & Culture, AdEx Partners presents a comprehensive solution set to these challenges by focusing on three essential aspects:

  • AdEx Partners emphasizes the significance of leadership and culture for attaining high performance and business success through the PERMA model and positive leadership principles. By using a leading tool for assessing and steering an organization’s leadership and culture, AdEx offers a holistic perspective that delivers invaluable insights for targeted growth.
  • With a structured and methodical approach to leadership and culture development, AdEx Partners ensures a seamless transformation journey based on the Barret Values Model. It stresses the vital role of a Transformation Catalyst in propelling effective change and guaranteeing alignment and impact across the organization’s various levels.
  • Furthermore, AdEx Partners proposes a practical approach to Business 3.0, addressing the paradigm shift in today’s business landscape. This holistic transformation is steered effectively by measuring invisible factors like culture and leadership values and using proven methods to help steer through the change journey.
  • AdEx Partners stands ready to guide your organization through these transformative stages, converting challenges into opportunities and fostering enduring success. Explore how AdEx Partners can unlock the potential of Leadership & Culture within your organization.

The 3 levels of leadership and culture

Discover how AdEx Partners time-tested methodologies can help you propel your organization’s leadership and culture to the next level: 

Positive Leadership PERMA model infographic.

Lead for success

Science-proven and at the same time an intuitive and easy approach to lead for 21cst century.

Traditional leadership has reached its limit for people and current challenges AdEx Partners uses 100% effective and intuitive tools to bring leadership to a new level.

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Leadership Team

Science-proven and at the same time an intuitive and easy approach to lead for 21cst century.

Traditional leadership has reached its limit for people and current challenges AdEx Partners uses 100% effective and intuitive tools to bring leadership to a new level.

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Hierarchy diagram of business values and stages.

Company DNA

Science-proven and at the same time an intuitive and easy approach to lead for 21cst century.

Traditional leadership has reached its limit for people and current challenges AdEx Partners uses 100% effective and intuitive tools to bring leadership to a new level.

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Positive leadership

Reduce stress and burnout, promote health and job satisfaction, and performance

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Why are more and more companies introducing Positive Leadership?

  • Because research confirms that companies with a positive leadership culture are significantly more successful.
  • Studies show that employees in a Positive Leadership culture are supportive, flexible and better able to adapt during organizational change. Furthermore, with this leadership style, employees are engaged beyond their defined areas of responsibility. Positive leadership is also associated with higher levels of commitmentsatisfaction and retention, as well as a supportive organizational climate.
  • The PERMA-Lead® leadership style has been proven to be linked to a reduction in the stress levels of employees. The more this style is followed, the less often team members are sick, their risk of burnout is reduced by more than half, they have more confidence in the company, increased frustration tolerance, and their job satisfaction and performance are measurably higher.
  • In addition, leaders with a high PERMA-Lead® leadership style can handle stressful situations more easily, recover more quickly after professional setbacks and are significantly more creative in developing solutions.

Positive Leadership recognizes and utilizes individual strengths

  • “Lead for Success” is a transformative approach to leadership that is grounded in positive psychology and the PERMA model. It’s about inspiring, motivating, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and contribute to the success of the organization.
  • At the heart of this approach is the PERMA model, which stands for Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Appreciation. This model provides a holistic framework for fostering a thriving work environment.
  • Positive emotions are encouraged, creating an atmosphere of optimism and resilience. Leaders using this approach understand the power of positivity in overcoming challenges and achieving goals.
  • Engagement is central to “Lead for Success”. Leaders strive to create an environment where individuals are deeply involved in their work, finding it stimulating and rewarding.
  • Relationships are nurtured, promoting collaboration, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging. Leaders understand the importance of strong interpersonal connections in achieving collective goals.
  • Meaning and Appreciation complete the model. Leaders ensure their teams find purpose in their work and feel valued for their contributions. This fosters a sense of fulfillment and boosts morale, driving further engagement and success
  • Customers are the ultimate beneficiaries of the “Lead for Success” approach. When an organization has a positive and engaged workforce, it translates into superior products, services, and customer experiences.
  • This leadership approach fosters a culture of customer-centricity, where every decision and action is made with the customer’s needs and satisfaction in mind.
  • An engaged workforce is more likely to go the extra mile in serving customers, leading to better customer service and improved customer relationships.
  • Customers also appreciate businesses that value their employees, as it often reflects positively on the company’s products, services, and overall reputation.
  • In the long-term, “Lead for Success” can lead to increased customer loyalty and advocacy, driving business growth and success.

Leadership teams in a VUCA world

What is it and how will it support your organisation

In the fast-paced business world, a new and innovative leadership strategy has emerged: Leadership Teams for Agility. This modern approach revolutionizes traditional organizational structures, creating dynamic and people-centric leadership teams that are highly responsive to the demands of New Work and agility.

Unlike rigid hierarchies, Leadership Teams for Agility embrace flexibility and dynamism. They embody the principles of Business 3.0 by fostering a culture of agility, diversity, and collaboration within the leadership team.

This groundbreaking methodology replaces the conventional hierarchical pyramid with a team of leaders, each playing a unique role that aligns with their strengths. Working in a trust-based mode using agile methods, this approach cultivates a culture that embodies the tenets of Business 3.0.

The impact of this approach is evident in the benefits it brings to customers. Organizations adopting Leadership Teams for Agility are known for their agility, responsiveness, and innovative capabilities. By continuously aligning with evolving customer needs and expectations, they deliver value in fresh and superior ways.

With an agile leadership team at the helm, organizations can effectively steer the development of products and services that not only meet but exceed customer expectations. This ensures consistent delivery of outstanding value, keeping the organization a step ahead and surpassing expectations.

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Leadership Teams for Agility sets the new benchmark in business leadership. This dynamic and responsive approach revolutionizes how departments and organizations are led, paving the way for superior customer value and organizational success. Discover the power of agility and unlock your organization’s potential today.

Company DNA

Key Use Cases for Culture Work

  • connect leadership with people in teams, departments, IT
  • agile being and not just agile doing
  • people retention and talent hiring
  • planned M&A or out-/insourcing
  • go all the way and transform to business 3.0
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Company DNA

What is it and how will it support your organisation?

  • ​​​​​​​”Cultural capital” sets you apart. It’s not just what you sell, but who you are and what you stand for.
  • Culture and values drive employee engagement. More than a paycheck, employees seek empowerment and innovative work environments.
  • Customers scrutinize businesses they patronize. Your culture and values can boost customer loyalty and growth.
  • Amid rapid change, a vibrant culture fosters agility, helping businesses stay ahead.
  • Measuring and managing culture is essential. It directly impacts the customer experience.​​​​​​​
Barrett Values Centre seven levels of organisational consciousness chart.

The Barrett Model

Unlocking Organizational Potential

At the heart of the Barrett Model lies a powerful concept: values. This innovative approach places values at the center of organizational transformation, driving positive change and fostering a culture of excellence.

What sets the Barrett approach apart is its unique emphasis on open dialogue. Through an anonymous survey, the Barrett Model encourages honest conversations based on factual insights. This transparent and inclusive process enables organizations to uncover hidden truths, address challenges, and unlock their full potential.

By embracing the Barrett Model, organizations gain a deeper understanding of their values, aligning them with their strategic goals. This alignment creates a strong foundation for sustainable growth, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.

The Barrett Model empowers leaders to create a culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With open dialogue as the catalyst, organizations can foster a positive work environment, where individuals thrive and contribute their best.

Experience the transformative power of the Barrett Model and embark on a journey towards organizational excellence. Unleash the true potential of your organization by embracing values and fostering open dialogue. Together, we can shape a brighter future for your organization.

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