You're nearly ready for next week's problem solving session... × Problem clearly defined and the objectives of the day outlined? Check. × Silly-Puddy, Play-Doh, and Slinkys? Check. × Flip charts, colored markers, Post-It notes? Check. But what about snacks, drinks, and [...]
"What a scam!" I thought, while drying off with the hotel towel. I reached over and read the card the hotel left in the basket among the soaps and mini-shampoo bottles. It explained how they care about our world and that [...]
Return with renewed energy and to be more productive than ever. THE key to productivity is an organized approach* to getting things done. I have recently discovered one of the simplest systems: The Action Method developed by Behance. Their tagline says [...]
You and your team - after a few meetings and many hours - have the plan all figured out. Excellent! Now, you just need to share it and get buy in from the other departments who will help carry it out. [...]
In speaking with a friend about the Creative Director role at their agency, we exchanged ideas about what makes a Creative Director. I made some notes for her and thought you'd like to see them... The ideas go beyond that of [...]
At times, has your company or team ever felt lost at sea? I recently built an exercise for a company that was ready to grow... and while they had goals in mind - a destination - they weren't sure where they [...]
You may have already heard this story in a project management or team-building session. It is told today as several people blindfolded... each standing at a different part of (but not knowing it is) an elephant. From their micro perspective each [...]
What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient, highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold in the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate. An idea that is fully formed, fully understood... that sticks! [...]
While it may be a nice way to choose who gets the last cupcake or which side of the field your team starts on, the coin flip can seem like a pretty flimsy way to make important decisions. But, what do [...]
A worker ventures forth from their common cube, into the conference room and your wonderful presentation. They are in wonder as you share how they can defeat the challenges the company faces. A decisive victory is won. Now a hero, they [...]