You are busy. Really busy. But here is the uncomfortable question: busy doing what? Stephen Covey gave us a simple but brutal framework for answering that. He sorted all work into four quadrants based on two questions — is it urgent, and is it important? Here is the quick version: Quadrant I is urgent and [...]
DiSC® is a great tool to help individuals figure out how to communicate and work better with one another. And when a team comes together to experience DiSC, a team map can be created to help team members - and the team leader - understand some of the strengths and weaknesses of their team. [...]
by Michael Holland - Leadership teams often get stuck. Not on strategy. Not on resources. They were stuck on each other. The VP of Sales thinks the CFO is being obstructionist. The CFO thinks the VP of Sales was reckless. They'd both worked at the company for years, genuinely respected each other's capabilities, but their [...]
The quality of your workplace can be improved when your co-workers learn how to understand and appreciate each other's priorities and preferences.
Value of a Team Map – Understanding Your Team Using DiSC DiSC is a great tool to help individuals figure out how to communicate and work better with one another. And when a team comes together to experience DiSC, a team map can be created to help team members and the team leader understand some [...]
Constant change requires one skill: resilience. Join Dr. Mark Scullard, Senior Director of Product Innovation, to explore how individuals and organizations can build a workplace that not only withstands disruption but grows stronger because of it. This session will also unpack practical strategies for navigating uncertainty, fostering adaptability, and leading with confidence in times of change [...]
The team was three weeks out from a client strategy session, and the team leader asked one of their newer team members, to take the lead on prepping the slide deck. She’s bright, fast-moving, and full of ideas, so it felt like a safe handoff. Two days before the session, the leader checked in. The [...]
As we all look towards settling into a new normal, where some people are returning to the office, permanently working from home, or somewhere in between, team dynamics are undergoing another big shift which can make it even harder to connect. If left unchecked, this disconnection can lead to a lack of workplace empathy [...]
Effective feedback is crucial for managers to build trust, develop teams, and foster engagement. However, the discomfort of delivering feedback often leads to poor communication or failure to share any feedback at all. To improve collaboration and promote employee well-being, managers must prioritize navigating this critical skill. Join Dr. Mark Scullard, Sr. Director of Product Innovation [...]
Integrating Everything DiSC® assessments into your company's onboarding process can significantly enhance new hires' assimilation, engagement, and productivity. DiSC®, which stands for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness, is a behavioral assessment tool that provides insights into an individual's personality traits and communication styles. By understanding these traits, organizations can tailor their onboarding programs to [...]
