Curiosity is key Networking events at work can make us feel awkward, phony and exploitative, especially if we see it as a transactional interaction with a goal for instrumental advancement. Networking does not need to be brown-nosing and inauthentic. Here are some ways in which you can create genuine and […]
Problem-solving in todays’ world of work requires us to be adaptive as there are volatility, uncertainty, and ambiguity. As a result of this context, different expertise and divergent perspectives are needed to successfully adapt and identify the best course of action. For many years, organizations have employed team-based work structures […]
Good decision-making in teams requires diversity of ideas and possible action choices. As a team leader, you have to enable the team to consciously put in the effort to debate those ideas to understand the implications of the choices on the table. A good debate is where issues are defined […]
Most strategic decision-making at work happens in team meetings. Diversity of ideas is key to making good decisions. However, we have all been in meetings where some people invariably seem to dominate the airtime, while others remain quiet. In my research, I have found that in teams where there was a […]