Unintended Consequences of Hot Desking
Is your company considering hot desking as it returns to the office in a hybrid model? Hot Desking is a flexible workspace arrangement similar to hoteling. It saves companies a lot of money. It can also have unintended consequences. As companies are planning their back-to-work hybrid models, hot desking is becoming an idea that’s being […]
Tell the Truth – Are You Bored at Work?
It’s the dreaded phrase all parents hear that makes them want to pull their hair out –“I’m bored.” Boredom isn’t just a complaint of many an eight-year-old. It’s emerging as a key contributor to what people are calling “The Great Resignation.” Proactive leadership can make a difference. Chances are, You’re Not Alone The BBC recently had an article about […]
5 Powerful Tools for Quick Situation Analysis
Today’s leaders need to rapidly understand evolving situations. How can analytical tools help you make these assessments? By providing a structure to help you brainstorm and organize your thoughts in a relatively timely manner… which in turn provides the building blocks for better decision-making. While many of these tools are meant to provide in-depth assessments, […]
11 Decisions To Make About Your Hybrid Team
What does it mean to return to work? For a lot of people, it means their organization is implementing a hybrid model. My question is — what does that mean? I’m sure you’re grappling with this question, too. At one level, it’s about flexibility. Organizations are allowing more flexibility about who needs to be in […]
Improve Remote Performance – The Power of Connection
High-performing individuals and teams feel well-connected to the things that matter most. That includes a deeper connection to mission and strategy, their goals, and to you and their fellow team members. Working remotely often leads to lower levels of connection. Here are some ways you can build a more connected – and better performing – […]
When is Bad News Better than Good News?
When is bad news better than good news? When you put off communicating important information to your organization until you have something “good” to say to them. There’s an old saying that “no news is good news.” That may still apply to some things in life, but it’s decidedly untrue when it comes to communicating […]
3 Ways to Improve Your Strategic Thinking
You may have heard the story of the truck that was immovably stuck under a bridge and how the solution came from an unlikely source. If you don’t know it, I’ll share it at the end of this newsletter. I was thinking about this story when recalling a professional meeting where the topic was developing […]
10 Things that Keep You from Hiring Great People
Over the years, one of our most popular workshops is Accelerated Hiring. That’s because hiring great people is one of the toughest and most impactful of leadership responsibilities. A lot of hiring mistakes are self-inflicted. Some are a function of the organization’s approach (or lack thereof). As we come out of the Covid pandemic in the coming months, hiring will […]
