"I don't know how!" said Bob. "Oy Veh", thought Chip Some background... A client (Bob) and I were talking about how he never has enough time to work bigger issues. I suggested he better utilize his staff. This frees his time for more value-added contributions. In essence, be a "coach" instead of a "player." I recommended he conduct mid-year performance reviews to … [Read more...]
To Be or To Do – That is the Question…
You, like many, have mastered the "To Do" list. Good for you, but I say - "So what?" What really matters is your "To Be" list - and most don't even have one. Let me explain. To Do lists are filled with task-driven chores. These are the 'necessary evil' of every day, week or week-end. They represent your conscious reminder of the myriad of chores, phone calls, errands, … [Read more...]
Is Consensus Decision-Making Slowing Down your Team? Try these 6 Steps to Faster Agreement
"Okay, good discussion, do we have consensus?" asks the Team Leader. Most nod yes and glance expectantly around the room. Then, in an all-to-predictable manner, a member of the Team says, "I'm just not sure - it seems to me there must be a better way." You hear the oxygen and energy get sucked out of the room. Team members close their eyes in quiet desperation and the Leader … [Read more...]