where the monk meets the hive
In the grand tapestry of life, bees have emerged as a triumph of evolution. Their industrious nature, exceptional growth potential, and self-protective instincts have led them to be valued at an anticipated $18 billion by 2030. We, at Modern Monk, have taken inspiration from these fascinating creatures and channeled their wisdom into our unique development programs: The Honeycomb Initiative, The Pollination Pathway, and The Hive Harmony.
Our Honeycomb Initiative draws on the principles outlined in Daniel Pink's seminal book, "Drive". Pink highlights Purpose, Mastery, and Autonomy as the three key factors that drive human motivation and productivity. Like the bees in their honeycomb, we believe in aligning individuals with their intrinsic sense of purpose, fostering their mastery over their roles, and granting them the autonomy they need to truly excel.
Our Pollination Pathway approach takes a leaf out of Daniel Coyle’s book, "The Culture Code", where he highlights the importance of shared language and collective intelligence – the "Hive Mind". We leverage CliftonStrengths as our tool of choice to foster this unified language within your team. We help your team members comprehend their individual strengths, and then bring everyone together for immersive activities that foster mutual understanding and appreciation. This way, every team member becomes a pollinator, spreading the seeds of shared understanding and collaboration.
Lastly, our Hive Harmony package brings everything together. Bees exemplify seamless collaboration, mastery in their roles, clarity in purpose, and complete autonomy - all underpinned by a shared language. We aim to cultivate this "Hive Mindset" within your organization, fostering an environment of connection, collaboration, and creation. By releasing your team's potential and empowering them to work towards a common goal, we guide you towards building a harmonious, high-performance team.
At Modern Monk, we are not just a service provider – we are your partners on this journey towards enhanced team performance and improved quality of work. We believe in the power of the hive and the limitless potential of a team united by a common language and shared goals. So, let us guide you on this journey. Just as bees transform their world, together, we can transform yours. Let's look up and embrace the future!
Explore our package options below!
“Like the bees in their honeycomb, we believe in aligning individuals with their intrinsic sense of purpose, fostering their mastery over their roles, and granting them the autonomy they need to truly excel.”
Package 1
The Honeycomb Initiative: Developing a Common Language
• Unearth individual strengths with unique 'waggle dance'-like conversations.
• Leverage research-backed strengths-based development for 7.8% more productivity.
• Gain insight into leadership team dynamics in a 3-hour workshop.
• Harmonize your team's goals in a 6-hour immersive session.
• Witness a potential 14.9% increase in sales through enhanced team alignment.
WHat we know
70% of team engagement is determined solely by the manager
only 15% of worlds workers (pre-pandemic) are considered “engaged” at work
Consistently the 85% of disengaged employees reported their work has “no meaning” which for many of us translates to: Our life has no meaning”
package 2
pollination pathway: Common language development and gap analysis
In addition to the Honeycomb Initiative, we add Gap Analysis to your journey!
This will add an average of 23% increased profitability.
Our group centered approach will foster a more aligned and engaged team dynamic, much like a well coordinated hive!
Manager training & Team Development
80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, over 70% benefit from improved work performance
86% of companies report that they recouped their investment on coaching and more
Check out the testimonials from leaders like you on our main page
Package 3
The Hive Harmony: Common Language Development, gap analysis and community of practice
Are you noticing a trend? In this package you get all of the benefits of packages 1 and 2, plus quarterly touchpoints to help keep your team on track!
Change is an ongoing process. Each quarter we will help you analyze your team’s success and help redirect where needed to ensure that your team is getting the most out of their Modern Monk experience.
Your team can celebrate the fruits of their labor, resting assured they are in good hands!
By immersing your teams in the clifton strengths model, gallup indicates the following:
20% increase in Engagement
19% Increase in Sales
29% Increase in Profits
72% Lower Turnover (in high turnover organizations)
The Clifton strengths model teaches emotional intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is the idea that your emotions influence your behavior. At Modern Monk we help you have a solid understanding of what causes your emotions, making it easier to regulate your behavior.
nearly everyone (95%) thinks of themselves as self-aware, but only 15% of people actually are
Self-awareness is about knowing who you are and how you are perceived. It is crucial for leadership effectiveness, job performance, and career success. Surprisingly, this isn’t common in today’s workplace.
EQ is four times more reliable than IQ in determining success in your field
Skills like stress management, empathy, and active listening are factors in a person’s success. The smartest person in the room can benefit from having a higher EQ score.
90% of top-performing employees have high emotional intelligence
Many employers include emotional intelligence assessments when looking to fill leadership roles. Or when evaluating who is next in line for a promotion or pay raise.