Here are 4 tips to improve collaboration: 1. Introducing a needs impact identifier to understand the desired outcome for the event – move beyond the focus on budget and timing. Break down exactly what it is you need and communicate it clearly to your vendor. Most...
You want to evolve yourself actively – dare I say intentionally. You have some sense of what you want out of life and what gets in the way of you having what you want. What if you could see yourself and your natural strengths? What if, by seeing your natural...
What makes one company more successful than another? Better products, services, strategies, or technologies? While all of these contribute to superior performance, all of them can also be copied over time. The one thing that creates sustainable competitive advantage –...
This series on Peer Coaching is designed to help you elevate your own performance and your team’s performance. First though, it starts with you. Are you ready to dive in? Are you ready to be vulnerable and trust? Assess your individual readiness to participate. The...
In the last blog, we talked about the what and the why of peer coaching. Here we focus on the HOW. How do you find success with peer coaching? Here is our top 10 list. 1. Choose a location that is quiet, private, convenient, and free from distractions. Switch off...
Your development budgets are being cut, your teams are lean and stretched, and you want your organization to stand out from the competition. And while a better product or service is a good start, the real differentiator comes from your people. That’s where your...
Follow Alex Robichaud as he navigates entering the workforce as a new graduate. Can you relate to Alex? We’ve all been there, learning as we go. Navigating something new doesn’t have to be big and intimidating, whether it is starting a new job with a confusing...
A “Yes, and…” circle engages everyone on your team in an any-idea-goes conversation that avoids criticizing or critiquing ideas. Everyone says “Yes, and…” to layer and build upon every idea to make a better and better thought. Different types of “Yes, and…” circles...
Top 5 Communication Skills 1. Listen more than you speak, you have 2 ears and 1 mouth – that informs how you communicate 2. Ask questions even if you think you know the answers 3. Understand why so you know what motivates 4. Meet in person when you can 5. Build...
