Developing teamwork for intact work groups is challenging enough. But how about when a special group or task force is assembled and time is short? How can a group quickly create effective team dynamics for a short term project? Amy Edmondson, in her Harvard Business Review article (2012) “Teamwork on the Fly,” calls this “teaming.” And while many aspects of “teaming” are … [Read more...] about Master the Art of “Teaming”
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Leadership is a Conversation*
Today’s most effective leaders are changing their communication style compared to what worked in prior years. The old model of top-down, formal communication – based on a command and control mentality – is being replaced by a “conversational” style that is more personal. Research reported in Harvard Business Review* explains that this new style has four main … [Read more...] about Leadership is a Conversation*
Complacency: Not A Thought, An Attitude
by Gerald Suarez, Ph.D. They say there is no “neutral” in life. You either go forward or you go back, but you never stay where you are now. I learned this from my former boss at the White House. Our days were always dynamic, and political pressures continually pushed us outside of our comfort zones. Unpredictable events surfaced everyday and we found ourselves learning, … [Read more...] about Complacency: Not A Thought, An Attitude
Best Workplace on Earth
What does your ideal workplace look like? Researchers* asked hundreds of executives all over the world this question, and their responses fell into six categories: 1. You can be yourself. You feel comfortable being yourself and you are the same at home as you are at work. Passion is encouraged. All different kinds of people work there and are encouraged to express … [Read more...] about Best Workplace on Earth
Your Rebel Coalition
You just discovered a big potential problem at your organization. Or maybe you just became aware of an amazing new opportunity! What do you do??? How about running straight to the Big Bosses with your hair on fire??? You may be tempted to do this or even think it is the “right” thing to do. Resist the temptation. You are far better off to start out a bit more … [Read more...] about Your Rebel Coalition