by Liane Davey | Mar 2, 2014 | Be a better team leader, Be a better team member, Communication, Feedback, Right Words to Say
Giving someone feedback can be uncomfortable. Some people even agonize over how (and if) they should share a difficult message with a teammate or a direct report. Unfortunately, that discomfort leads us to minimize the duration and intensity of our discomfort by...
by Liane Davey | Feb 19, 2014 | Be a better team member, Communication, Personal Effectiveness
One of the most valuable parts of the Knightsbridge Vital Teams™ process is helping team members understand their styles and needs and the impact they have on team dynamics. We use the Birkman Method® as our tool in this process. This is the second in a monthly...
by Liane Davey | Feb 16, 2014 | Communication, Personal Effectiveness
How to develop your executive presence Are you struggling to get noticed by your organization’s succession planners? Hoping for a promotion but plateaued at your level? You might be surprised how your words and actions are holding you back. Here are a few secrets to...
by Liane Davey | Feb 2, 2014 | Be a better team member, Communication, Personal Effectiveness
One of the most important parts of the 3COze High Performing Team process is the time we spend helping team members understand their styles and needs—and how they impact team dynamics. We use the Birkman Method® as our tool in this process. I’m such a huge fan of...
by Liane Davey | Jan 19, 2014 | Be a better team member, Communication, Right Words to Say
Effective communication is one of the most important differentiators between a vital team and a toxic one. I dedicate a lot of time in team interventions to the skills of communication because it’s more likely that team members are in tension because of poor...
by Liane Davey | Jan 1, 2014 | Be a better team member, Communication, Right Words to Say
New Year, new job, new team? If you’re starting out the new year by joining a new team, here are a few things to think about to get off on the right foot. A little effort invested now will save you a lot of headache and heartache in the long run. What to ask the Boss...