- June 10, 2019
Impactful Team Development Incorporates Experiential Learning
Read moreIngredients of Impactful Team Development Does this sound familiar? Your team is full of really bright people. They love situations with clearly defined outcomes and are eager for the freedom to figure out how to design good solutions. Great! Is this enough for you to meet emerging business goals? Not anymore. Can I ask a couple of questions about what
00 - January 11, 2019
How to Make Better Decisions
Read moreWhat ingredients make for better decisions? No question good analytics contribute. But, sometime, the algorithmic fringe holds a key to innovative insights. The margin also has clues to unintended consequences. Pre-mortems that flush out unintended consequences add a layer to critical thinking. But before you check the box on having a solid decision-making process, here’s something else to consider. Max
- March 16, 2018
Why Digital Transformation Is Not Enough
Read moreIs the digital “cool factor” running you? Are you so consumed by keeping up with what’s new in digital transformation, you’re overlooking this: data does little to transcend the social and political pitfalls of uncertain times. It bothers me when leaders don’t differentiate between their transactional way of doing business and the urgent need we have to change how we
- October 27, 2017
Talent Management in Disrupted Organizations is Different
Read moreRemember when talent management buzz was all about “who’s on the bus”? Not only is this metaphor outdated…it’s a limited perspective during disruptive times. At a minimum, we need a more fluid metaphor for talent development. Here’s one that’s a better fit for navigating disruptive, fast moving times. Have you ever been white water rafting? White Water Talent
- July 24, 2017
Stop Limiting Yourself: 6 Steps Toward New Solutions
Read moreHitting the wall? Having trouble finding new solutions? I have a suspicion you’re not aware of how frequently you limit your options. Check it out yourself. Notice how many times a day the word “or” infiltrates your conversation. Language is a key to how we think about a situation or problem. When you say “or” you declare that there are