Archive for July, 2008

Tips for Keeping the Afternoon Blahs at Bay on the Job

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Posted in Atmosphere, Participation | No Comments »

It's two o'clock in the afternoon and your team has hit the proverbial wall.  Rather than focus on the topic at hand, many would prefer taking a siesta -- especially ... Read more..

Teams Work for Companies in the Right Situations

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted in Roles | No Comments »

More and more work is being done in teams.  This is good news if your company is using teams effectively -- bringing together the right people with the proper skills, ... Read more..

Don’t Be a Scrooge With Your Praise

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Posted in Communication, Recognition | No Comments »

Why are people so stingy with praise of their fellow teammates? After all, we know that positive feedback inspires and motivates people.  So what lame excuses have you heard lately? Too Busy.  ... Read more..

Go To Dinner!

Monday, July 14th, 2008 Posted in Atmosphere, Communication, Roles | No Comments »

I just took my daughter, Marina, to her college orientation at the University of Virginia. We must have walked around the entire campus, taken the trolley and wandered through ... Read more..

Sometimes Toxic Team Members Need a Wakeup Call

Thursday, July 10th, 2008 Posted in Atmosphere, Conflict Resolution, Leadership | No Comments »

When it comes to teamwork, most of us think we are pretty good team players.  We participate; we offer opinions; we help when we can; we ask for feedback so ... Read more..

Like Minds May Not Always Think Alike, but They Can Learn to Agree

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 Posted in Clear Direction, Communication, Diversity, Participation, Roles | No Comments »

Napoleon Hill coined the concept of the mastermind alliance in his classic book, "Think and Grow Rich."  He believed that a group of like-minded, achievement-oriented individuals could dramatically leverage each ... Read more..