May 19, 2012

Your thumb – A decision making tool!

Corporate

  Have you ever left a meeting or planning session feeling like there were a lot of ideas shared but nothing decided on?  Perhaps feeling frustrated or like time was wasted?   Tom Leahy shares a simple, but effective tool that can support any group in their decision making process. It is one way to help ideas and opinions be heard and keep the team moving forward. 1.   DISCUSSION TIME…Set a time limit for a discussion and … [Read more...]

How am I communicating. . . ?

Conflict

A question for self reflection - "How am I communicating such that this outcome was produced?” The tendency in communication is to make the other party responsible for the communication, especially when it does not work and usually after the fact. What if I take responsibility for the communication, without judgment, for the sole purpose of being effective?   In this mindset I discover what I can change about my communication and … [Read more...]

Dimensions of Success

Dimensions of Success

   Dimensions of Success Model   Balancing each side of the "triangle" offers the highest opportunity in an organization’s success. Having specific measures of success in each area allows you to know what area to address when results are off. Putting all of the focus on results and /or process does not allow for your organization to achieve maximum success. It is critical to address the Human/Relationship components and put equal effort … [Read more...]