Archive for July, 2009

Teamwork Can Build a Better Bargain

Thursday, July 30th, 2009 Posted in Communication, Conflict Resolution | No Comments »

Team negotiations require more skill than one-on-one negotiations.  Team-based negotiations can be more powerful if done correctly.  “When the right team is in place, all of the homework is done ... Read more..

Thinking “Smart” Develops Objectives

Friday, July 24th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

There is not much difference between vision, goals and objectives other than the level of detail.   Vision is an overarching goal, strategic in nature.  It is used to inspire the ... Read more..

Teamwork Only Works as Well as Its Members

Thursday, July 16th, 2009 Posted in Clear Direction, Roles | No Comments »

I’ll let you in on a dirty little secret: “Teams don’t do real work.  Individuals do.”  Now, before you go crazy, hear me out: Teams are great for making big and ... Read more..

“Work-Out” a Way to Make Changes Stick

Friday, July 10th, 2009 Posted in Decision Making, Leadership | No Comments »

The idea of Work-Out started in 1989 as a way to push cultural change throughout General Electric.  Neutron Jack had just streamlined the workforce, but the work processes had not ... Read more..

Reality TV Puts Teamwork in a Fishbowl

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 Posted in Feedback, Leadership | No Comments »

Reality TV is a voyeuristic view of teamwork.  The producers take willing subjects, throw them together with a simple premise, and let the fireworks begin.  Each segment is a fascinating ... Read more..