![]() “Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it.” ~ Hannah Arendt (source: ethics.org.au) Over the past 6-months many of my coaching clients have presented with the goal "to better influence". But what really is influence and how is it best done?
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![]() Weakness in thinking skills leads to errors, missed opportunities, poor risk assessment, reduced effectiveness, and subpar results. Indeed, poor thinking hurts the business bottom line at every level, every day – impacting relationships, collaborations and productivity. Read on to learn how to improve your critical thinking skills using a fabulous group technique called Ritual Dissent. Image attribution Mike Quinn
A few years ago I vividly remember reading an HBR article containing the words “the great training robbery” about why leadership training fails. It was one of those mind-shifting moments that caused me to pivot away from training and be more determined on individual and group coaching to deliver real value to clients.
![]() You may not have had (m)any virtual employees before Covid-19 so you may need to create a system that will measure their productivity while working remotely or from home. There are two primary areas where you’ll want to focus your attention: 1. work results; and 2. communication. As well as holding others to these general work results metrics, you can hold yourself to them, too. Consider: Meeting deadlines; Producing high-quality work; Usage of the project management system; and Targets achieved. Good habits to get into, with regard to communication, involve setting regular, recurring one-on-one and group meetings. Do make time for the quick morning check-ins as well as the business agenda meetings.
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