We’re often so focused on doing the work that we miss doing the work that matters. We prioritize selling, creating schedules, developing programs, designing products, manufacturing, and installing. We head off to our respective departments and focus on our respective objectives and the work we believe needs to be done. We focus on our bubble…
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Looking for a great team-building activity? Lead a conversation about values. If you don’t yet have values: If you have values: If you have defined behaviours: If you’re looking for an easy place to start: Respect and communication are commonly held values that are often not articulated, agreed upon, or documented. Do the team members…
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So often, team meetings become a time to: Meet. Provide update. Complain. Check box. Next. No wonder we dread meetings and feel exhausted after we leave them. When high-performing teams meet, it’s different. They may share some updates, but the focus of the meeting is on strengthening the outcomes of each individual and the team as a whole. Team…
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Punishment and avoidance rarely work. Approach performance issues with curiosity and empathy and you may find the discussion and solution are less difficult than you anticipated: When discussing and resolving performance issues: 🟠Prepare – prepare yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally 🟠Present – present the situation as you see it 🟠Discover – understand what is going…
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