Archive for March, 2009

Make the Most of a Consultant’s Expertise

Thursday, March 26th, 2009 Posted in Decision Making | No Comments »

Many teams often call on a “consultant” to come help them with a particular problem or issue.  A “consultant” can be a hired gun, an external facilitator, an internal facilitator, ... Read more..

Spring is a Good Time to Make Connections

Thursday, March 19th, 2009 Posted in Communication, Leadership | No Comments »

The first day of spring is tomorrow and it’s time to get out and about.  After being cooped up this winter, make a concerted effort to informally visit your team.  ... Read more..

Can President Obama Build a Common Ground?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009 Posted in Decision Making | No Comments »

I keep thinking about President Obama's closing remarks last week in his address to Congress. "I know that we haven’t agreed on every issue thus far, and there are surely times ... Read more..

Structure Conference Calls for Effective Teamwork

Thursday, March 12th, 2009 Posted in Communication, Participation | No Comments »

Telephone conference calls are a low cost alternative for teams to meet members located in different places.  They are great for routine status reports and for short-term, problem solving meetings ... Read more..

For Meeting of Minds, You Need a Body of Knowledge

Thursday, March 5th, 2009 Posted in Communication | No Comments »

I remember reading a very popular book about body language in the 1970’s.  If you crossed your arms in front, it meant you were being defensive.  If you crossed you ... Read more..