Archive for April, 2009

Monday, April 27th, 2009 Posted in Clear Direction, Leadership | No Comments »

On my way back from Cape Town, South Africa, I was trapped during the last leg of the trip from Chicago O'Hare to Phoenix, AZ.  No more movies on US ... Read more..

No Magic Bullet, But Here are Some Sure-Fire Ways for Success with Teams

Friday, April 24th, 2009 Posted in Communication, Feedback | No Comments »

Teams are made up of a bunch of different people, with different personalities, needs and aspirations.  Every team is unique.  I wish I could give you the cookbook on teamwork, ... Read more..

Finding the Right Flow of Communication May End Breakdowns

Sunday, April 19th, 2009 Posted in Clear Direction, Communication, Decision Making, Diversity, Roles | No Comments »

One of the largest challenges facing many organizations today is the effective communication of important information.  With all the bits of news coming at us from the internet, phones, faxes, ... Read more..

The Boss Doesn’t Have All the Answers

Monday, April 13th, 2009 Posted in Decision Making, Participation | No Comments »

Whatever issue you are working on, the boss doesn’t have all the answers.  The boss can (and often does) identify the issues, assign priorities, direct tasks, measure progress, etc.  But ... Read more..

Following Up on a Team’s Tasks is Vital

Sunday, April 5th, 2009 Posted in Clear Direction, Communication, Leadership | No Comments »

Most teams identify possible tasks throughout the course of their meetings.  It’s always a good idea to have a flip chart ready to record the idea and ask someone to ... Read more..

Is Your Workplace Full of Energy Vampires?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 Posted in Atmosphere, Feedback, Participation, Roles | No Comments »

An exceptionally talented (and beautiful) colleague of mine, Roxanne Emmerich, is offering a free teleseminar on How to transform your workplace from adult daycare filled with energy vampires to a “bring- ... Read more..