Archive for November, 2008

Diversity is a Team Concept

Friday, November 28th, 2008 Posted in Diversity | No Comments »

Diversity is inherent in extraordinary teamwork.  After all, if everyone thought the same, why bother to have a team?  One person would have the same perspective and answer as the ... Read more..

Pulling Off a Feast Puts Teamwork into Perspective

Thursday, November 20th, 2008 Posted in Clear Direction, Communication, Participation | No Comments »

Want to see the true spirit of teamwork in action?  Take a look at how your family and friends come together for the traditional Thanksgiving meal.  You can see who ... Read more..

Efficient Core Processes Necessary for Good Teamwork

Thursday, November 13th, 2008 Posted in Clear Direction, Communication, Participation, Roles | No Comments »

Most workplace teams are familiar with a "strategic" vocabulary, including mission (what the business team is chartered to do), vision (the picture of the team or organization's most preferred future), ... Read more..

Teamwork Failures Often Boil Down to Lack of Integrity

Thursday, November 6th, 2008 Posted in Clear Direction, Communication | No Comments »

A common plight; many teams are inspired in the moment and simply drop the ball when reality hits.  We can blame lots of influences:  lack of time, conflicting priorities, sick ... Read more..

Make Conference Calls More Engaging

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 Posted in Communication, Participation, Roles | No Comments »

I was just facilitating a brainstorming session with a client in Phoenix, AZ - with two other locations dialed in to the conference room. In order to keep the remote attendees engaged, ... Read more..