by Liane Davey | Sep 20, 2020 | Be a better team leader, Communication, Exercises, Feedback, How to fix teams
Occasionally, I focus the blog on sharing the techniques I use to facilitate important conversations among individuals and teams. I inherited this one and I love it so much, I’m passing it on. Give it a try and let me know how it works. I’ve been working on one of my...
by Liane Davey | Jun 21, 2020 | Be a better team leader, Be a better team member, Change, Contribute, Right Words to Say
I’ve noticed that some leaders struggle to envision what’s possible for their team or their organization and instead stay focused on the current state or dwell in the past. People with this lens are particularly conspicuous in a strategy discussion when you ask...
by Liane Davey | Jun 14, 2020 | About teams, Be a better team leader, Be a better team member, Contribute, How to fix teams, Team Effectiveness
What is the most important role of your team? Why do you come together? I ask those questions of every team I work with. What is the organization counting on you to do? Inevitably, within the first three answers, someone will say, “make decisions.” And that’s when...
by Liane Davey | May 31, 2020 | Be a better team leader, How to fix teams, Hybrid Work, Virtual Teams
Now that we’re living in a hybrid world, many managers are facing the question of how to integrate a new team member remotely. On the plus side, you don’t have to worry about the security badge not being ready on time. On the downside, there’s no opportunity to...
by Liane Davey | Mar 8, 2020 | Be a better team leader, Book Reviews, Personal Effectiveness
If you could get better at one skill that would make you a more effective leader, what would it be? If you’re like most of the leaders I meet, it would be coaching. If you could spend less time telling people what to do and more time training them how to think, your...
by Liane Davey | Feb 16, 2020 | About teams, Be a better team leader, Be a better team member, Conflict, Exercises, How to fix teams, Team Effectiveness
You’re stuck on a toxic team. You’ve been trying to keep your head down and get along with everyone, but you can’t take it anymore. You’re done with the passive-aggressiveness. You can’t hack the self-righteous finger-pointing. You’ve decided that if no one else is...
