• group project

    I Hated Group Projects

    Teamwork comes with its challenges, but the benefits outweigh them. It’s time to change your perspective about group projects.


  • conflict management training

    Be a Better Feedback Receiver

    People’s willingness to give you helpful feedback depends on your likely reaction to it. Practice these seven skills to demonstrate you can handle the truth.


  • team is stuck

    Pull Your Team Out of a Rut

    If your team is in a rut or heading toward one, you need to take some action. This article provides you with a plan.


  • workplace candor

    Crank Up the Workplace Candor

    Imagine a workplace in which people easily shared their ideas, concerns, and feedback. There are 3 actions you can take to make this happen more often.


  • team maintenance

    How to Monitor Your Work Team’s Health

    Small teamwork disturbances can quickly morph into major problems. This is why it’s important for you to keep tabs on your work team’s health.


  • management offsite

    Exceptional Teams Share This Essential Capability

    There are dozens of characteristics that define exceptional teams. You want your team to succeed, right? Then your job is to do what you can to make sure your group has its house in order. You likely already know many of the team effectiveness characteristics that are on the list: Purpose Goals Processes Roles Responsibilities Resources…


  • purpose

    Make Your Purpose an Idea and Not a Statement

    Think about an idea that took shape in your mind, one that was so compelling that you couldn’t wait to bring it to life. Now imagine sharing your idea with a couple people, and they like it so much that they each share it with several more. The idea continues to gain support, and you…


  • team building

    Skip the Woo-Woo Team Building and Work This 3-Phase Process

    Team building isn’t be about fun and games. It’s about creating a more effective team. Doing so is grounded in a practical approach.