Insights
Boost Employee Engagement with Bare Bones Drafts
Imagine pouring your best effort into a project or deck, only to have it completely reversed or changed when shared. Not only is this a detriment to engagement of an employee or team, but it might even result in turnover if it happens often.
This is a huge problem for leaders that are not great communicators.
Balancing Candor with Psychological Safety in Senior Leadership Communication
Most of the things discussed were expected - things like collaboration, trust, sharing, alignment, and more.
However where the tension popped up was between candor & bravery and psychological safety & support.
This was a great framing of the complexity inherent in group dynamics.
So did we solve it?
Neuroscience and LEGO serious Play with David Rock’s SCARF Model
Most challenges of workplace challenge, discord, engagement, and quiet quitting can be addressed via David Rocks' SCARF model.
Social threats and rewards can impact how productive, happy, and engaged we are at work, and the LEGO Serious Play method is a fantastic way to champion the social rewards part of the SCARF model.
Three Ways to Build Connection in Teams
Discover how to foster strong connections within teams, especially in a virtual setting. Dive into the three core principles of cultivating trust and camaraderie for high-performing teams.
Crafting the Perfect Team Blend
Dive deep into the art of team building as we explore the intricate parallels between cooking and crafting high-performing teams. Just as a chef meticulously selects and blends ingredients, leaders must strategically and intentionally bring together diverse talents. From understanding the nuances of Bruce Tuckman's team development stages to promoting psychological safety and inclusive team dynamics, this guide offers insights into creating teams that excel rather than merely conform. Whether you're navigating the challenges of diverse backgrounds or striving to ensure equal voice in hybrid and remote teams, discover the secret recipe to unlocking the full potential of every team member and achieving organizational success.
Reveal Your Team’s Identity: The First Step to Elevating Team Performance
Unveiling your team's identity not only forms a solid foundation for growth but also streamlines the onboarding process for newcomers. Once this bedrock is established, delving into the other pillars—trust, vision, communication, creativity, and development—becomes significantly more impactful.
The Path Ahead: Psychological Safety in a Flexible Work Era
Explore the significance of psychological safety in today's evolving workplace dynamics. Uncover the profound implications it has on employee engagement, team success, and organizational growth, especially in the era of flexible work schedules.
HOW TO IMPROVE TEAM CULTURE
The real culture emerges where all three circles intersect. When someone's individual talents align with clear team purpose AND organizational mission—that's when you get the innovation, collaboration, and engagement everyone's chasing.
But when these circles don't overlap? You get people going through the motions, playing politics, or quietly job searching.
VIRTUAL MEETINGS DON’T HAVE TO BE HORRIBLE:
Here's what happens when you implement these approaches: Your team stops dreading virtual meetings. People show up present and engaged instead of distracted and resentful. Decisions get made faster because everyone's actually participating in the discussion.
Most importantly, your virtual meetings start producing the outcomes you're actually trying to achieve—instead of just burning time on everyone's calendar.
The technology isn't going anywhere. Remote and hybrid work are permanent features of how we collaborate. But you can choose whether your virtual meetings become energy-draining obligations or productive experiences that people actually value.