Making decisions by consensus? Are you crazy?
I just saw an advertisement for a training course. It was titled something like “Making Team Decisions by Consensus.” This is where…
Tip 28: Make the Performance Review Process Work for You
The performance review process is your opportunity to reflect on your career, on your strengths, and on your plans for the future.…
Transforming the Performance Review Process from Marginalizing to Motivating
Ah the holidays. A time to enjoy family and friends, perhaps some time off from work, and even a chance to reflect…
Reminder: Early-bird pricing for Ascend 2010 ends friday
Just a quick reminder that if you think you are going to attend our Ascend 2010 seminar, you can save some bucks by registering…
A Faster Path to Commitment
Understanding team members’ preferences, motivations, priorities, and ideosynchracies can make a big difference on whether team members work well together or not.…
The Last 12 Months Will Impact Your Top Talent
As I work with companies and organizations of all types, my biggest concern right now is the level of employee engagement. An…
Expectations Impact Performance
Generally speaking, people live up to the expectations that they have for each other. If expectations are low, performance tends to be…
Own Your Opinions with “I” Statements
Effective communication is intentional. A simple tool for speaking assertively and authentically is using the “I” statement. Here is an exerpt from…
Prepare for the Recovery
It’s snowing here in Boulder, Colorado….big time. Receiving a foot of snow on October 28th came a bit unexpected. At least for…
Tip 27: Disagreement is Not Bad!
I was talking with a friend the other day who is part of a volunteer group with me. He was noting “idiosyncrasies”…