The Spiral Meeting

The Spiral Meeting

The Spiral Meeting by Merrick Rosenberg Have you ever been to a meeting that has spiraled out of control? You had an agenda. You defined a meeting leader and a scribe to take the minutes. You even had donuts (always a powerful draw to get people there). And yet, the...
Teams under stress seek relief

Teams under stress seek relief

Faster. Leaner. Every day, teams are challenged to do more with less…and I need it yesterday! Studies are showing that workplace stress has reached new heights and it’s fairly obvious to recognize that higher stress levels increase the possibility of mistakes at work...
Why Team Building?

Why Team Building?

I recently read an article that posed the question “is team building a waste of time?” In the article, one of the problems stated was that the exercises did not translate into their current project and issues. This is a key component when identifying the right team...
The Power of Huddles

The Power of Huddles

According to Verne Harnish in his bestselling book, “Mastering the Rockefeller Habits” regular daily meetings is crucial to a company’s success. Team Huddles are short 15-minute meetings where each team member shares their number one priority of the day and important...
How can I resolve a conflict?

How can I resolve a conflict?

When you’re in a conflict or confrontation it can be hard to think straight, making it hard to resolve the situation appropriately. Here’s a quick easy acronym to help: LEAF (Listen, Empathize, Action plan, Follow through) ListenA simple and perhaps obvious, but often...