Teamwork: whatever else it might be, it’s an issue that is always needing attention. Unquestionably desirable, yet all too often elusive in practice, teamwork is a problem. And a knotty … Read More
How to say No
Saying No is something that many of us find difficult. We may be worried about putting a relationship at risk, or being a poor team player, or speaking up about … Read More
How can I have more influence?
How can I have more influence? It’s an important question in a crowded, noisy, competitive world. In theory there are many sources of power and influence: position, expertise, association, reputation, … Read More
How To Set Better Agendas
A common recommendation on how to improve meetings is to ensure that they have a clear agenda. Other bits of good advice then include sticking to that agenda and making … Read More
How to handle difficult conversations
One thing that is not in short supply in our working lives are potentially difficult conversations: Giving or receiving feedback, selling ideas or proposals, being interviewed, performance appraisals, negotiations, contributing … Read More
How To Facilitate Blue Sky Thinking
What does ‘blue sky thinking’ sound like? What voices do you need to put it into practice? What indeed does this particular piece of ‘management-speak’ actually mean? Let’s look … Read More