Conventional wisdom suggests people don’t like change. Actually change is fine with people. If it weren’t we would hear stories of lottery winners declining large prize monies, people avoiding marriage and parenting, folks turning down promotions and raises. You see...
Most organizational guidance touts the importance of Collaboration. It is a trait revered by executives, leaders and cultures alike. It is a compelling concept. It is also problematic for many. Here’s why – As you would expect, people readily sign up for...
We talk about it – strive for it but – what is work/life balance? According to Wikipedia, it is: a concept including the proper prioritization between work (career and ambition) and lifestyle (health, pleasure, leisure, family.) When we looked up the...
One of the challenges in leading change is ensuring that the change itself is an improvement – not just a different approach that also generates insufficient outcomes. It is striking how often this happens. The difficulty of implementing a new approach...
With many of the teams with whom we have been involved, conflict arises. Even among the most capable, different opinions, viewpoints and preferences arise. This is a strength of a capable, agile team. It is also a failure point. Here’s the way it unfolds: difference...
