Preparing for Difficult Conversations
The more you prepare for difficult conversations the more effective you can be.
Decision Making
Responding to Conflict
When you respond to a conflict, keep in mind there are two sides to every story.
Right Time and Place for a Difficult Conversation
There is no perfect time to have a difficult conversation, but there are certainly times that are better than others.
Situational Leadership
Maintaining a psychologically safe atmosphere that encourages team members to ask questions or for clarification at any point is key.
Action Centered Leadership
As leaders, our concentrated attention on tasks often obscures our attending to the needs of individuals as well as the overall team.
Delegation – Why and What
Successful delegation requires choosing to appropriately delegate those tasks that support the overall productivity of your team – for individuals as well as the collective team.
Delegation – Resistance
Awareness of potential delegation barriers allows one to resist the temptation to underutilize delegation
Delegation – Strategy
Use delegation to your advantage to utilize your resources and increase productivity for your entire team.
Problem Solving Skills
When people work in close proximity with each other, problems are inevitable. Leaders must know how to manage problem situations and resolve them quickly and effectively.
The OODA Loop: A Proven Decision-Making Strategy
The OODA Loop focuses on filtering available information and data, putting it into context, and making appropriate decisions, all while acknowledging decisions are dynamic and may need adjusting as additional data impacts the situation.
Time Management – Planning and Scheduling
Your ability to effectively manage time influences your entire team. Properly utilizing time strengthens productivity as well as performance.
Time Management – Energy Focus
Are you conscious of a certain time during the day you find it hard to focus?
Working With Everyone – The Question of Trust
There will always be varying levels of trust within a team and building trust takes time and dedication.
Talent Mining
Talent-mining is the process of analyzing the interests, skills, and aptitudes of an individual in order to discover patterns and other information.