Tag: management

Engaging in productive conflict – it’s your choice

Engaging in productive conflict – it’s your choice
Article appeared in Corridor Business Journal, Oct. 29 – Nov. 4, 2018

Generating innovative ideas and solutions to the challenges and opportunities we encounter in our work requires healthy, productive conflict. It’s good that we do not all see things the same way and that we can challenge one another’s points of view. If we all thought exactly the same way, I guess we would only need one of us to make all the decisions. Read more

It’s never too late to reform your team

It’s never too late to reform your team
Article appeared in Corridor Business Journal, May 30 – June 5, 2016

“We just don’t seem to be rowing in the same direction.” “Too many people are putting their own needs ahead of the team.” “No one is communicating openly – there is too much gossip.” “The main thing you hear in our meetings are the crickets.”

Do any these comments seem familiar? Most teams go through some storming on their way to becoming a performing, cohesive unit. Unfortunately, some teams get stuck there and the results are low productivity, poor morale, high turnover, missed opportunities and less than optimal results. Read more