So, you don’t agree with the Boss? The more at ease you are in relationship, the easier it is to raise issues. When there is a buffer of goodwill, security in the situation, positive history. But that’s not… Read More
Tension and conflict in the team affects everyone. It causes extreme misery at work And that misery then flows on into productivity, initiative, positive interactions with customers, clients and stakeholders. It flows home as well, infesting other… Read More
The way we do conflict and where we set boundaries is a reflection of our family or corporate or community culture. The two go together. Conflict happens. Where-ever there are humans, two or more. It’s no news. It… Read More
Collaboration. How’s it working for you? Is it a fantastic work paradigm and cultural shift or a management buzzword? It promises much in a space of fast paced change, pressures for decision-making in complexity and demand for new… Read More
Before you are a great leader, you are a great human being. That means you have no fear of compassion. You have no fear that empathy will put you at risk of losing your power. Many people, many… Read More
Boundaries. We all need them. We need them to keep safe. To protect ourselves. To look after values and standards. To be clear about accountabilities. To uphold the interests of our family and the community. But holding the… Read More
Strong opposing views, polarised positions, have become a more visible part of our society. Some people are deeply affected, some angrily offended and others deeply concerned. How do we go about building community when we don’t agree on… Read More
Do your staff care about their work? Are they committed? Give their best? Help each other out? Are they using good communication skill to make life easy and enjoyable? Do they come to work, do what they must… Read More
Collaborating takes a good deal of maturity, especially when you need to work with the enemy to achieve an end goal. You need to get the job completed without making yourself vulnerable to being undermined, attacked or badmouthed…. Read More