PinnedKaren Walker of Culture SmartPolitical tokenism deflects criticism away from governments failing to act on child sexual abuseHow many stories, retelling of stories, royal commissions and inquiries are enough?Jul 17, 2023Jul 17, 2023
PinnedKaren Walker of Culture SmartThe human cost of sensationalist, headline grabbing coverage of child sexual abuseWhen media recently included some comments of the Victorian Premier, and of others, seemingly speaking on behalf of my brother, a deceased…Jul 13, 2023Jul 13, 2023
PinnedKaren Walker of Culture SmartWorkplace design must finally respect the singularity of worker needs and contextsThe history of office design, and our Covid-19 working from home experiences, prove successful digital workplaces, rely on designing for…Jan 10, 20213Jan 10, 20213
Karen Walker of Culture SmartWhat an appropriate Victorian Government response to the public health emergency of survivors and…Key pointsJun 25, 2023Jun 25, 2023
Karen Walker of Culture SmartThe counter-intuitive in a crisis, strengthens organisations, and ultimately society.When caught in a rip, lifesavers teach us not to follow our intuition to swim against it towards the safety of the shore, rather swim…Nov 22, 2020Nov 22, 2020
Karen Walker of Culture SmartOur landing in our Covid-19 free future lives, could be a bumpy one.After months of long hours, and stress at work, you finally arrive at your much anticipated dream holiday destination, to relax and unwind…Nov 22, 2020Nov 22, 2020
Karen Walker of Culture SmartWe’re in the same storm. But not the same boat.The world is experiencing a global pandemic, but for communities, and at a more micro-level, individuals, the experience is singular to…Nov 22, 2020Nov 22, 2020
Karen Walker of Culture SmartA people-first organisational culture revolution. Existential. Not optional.Sleep was hard to come by last night, sure, it was still 43 C / 109 F degrees after the sun set, and I don’t have air-conditioning. Rather…Dec 21, 2019Dec 21, 2019
Karen Walker of Culture SmartSome in our financial sector stand at a crossroad. The right choice couldn’t be clearer.Don’t believe those saying the recent Royal Commission into misconduct in Australia’s Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services…Aug 13, 2019Aug 13, 2019
Karen Walker of Culture SmartFixing unhealthy workplace cultures requires healing.Participation in transforming the root causes of any harm caused by an organisation’s unhealthy culture, results in collective healing…Mar 15, 2019Mar 15, 2019