I’m raising some questions about the problems with groupthink in teams in this series of posts. Most work gets done by teams, but then some
Many of the problems with teams are obvious, yet some are hidden from view. You may think your team is running along smoothly—and on the
When’s the last time you evaluated your work groups for team effectiveness? A recent survey found that 91 percent of high-level managers believe teams are
None of us starts a career with the expertise we need. We learn as we go, we develop the intuitive thinking skills we need. Some
As a manager, do you use your intuitive thinking? Intuitive people aren’t afraid to use gut-feelings, but they’re keenly aware of the pitfalls. Self-checking and
I’ve been taking a peak behind the curtain at what goes on when we use intuitive thinking to arrive at solutions. In the work I
While some enjoy promoting its seemingly magical qualities, intuition isn’t some mysterious gift or touchy-feely psychic ability. There’s science behind it, which means you can
Let me ask you this: Do you trust your intuitive thinking? Or do you rely more on data and analyses? Here’s some information that might
I’ve been discussing the deluge of information and our need to manage digital devices to help manage the flow of content in my posts here.
I’m concerned that the digital devices we’re using non-stop are only creating more digital distractions. Instead of streamlining the flow of information and saving us
Listening may be the most difficult skill to master when communicating effectively. But master it, we can! The non-verbal part of communicating is the most
How do you test your leadership insights? “Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” ~ Dr. Albert, Szent-
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
