by Lisa Jasper | Sep 1, 2021 | CIO Concerns, Collaboration, Communication, Culture, Delivery Methods, Lisa's Blogs, Performance Management, Productivity, Technology, Visibility
Last week, we held a two-day training session for our extended leadership team. We’d been planning it for months — the meeting room, the dinner activity, the team building exercises … the works! This was, as I’m sure you’re picking up on, more than just a meeting,... 
by Cassandra Rambo | Apr 22, 2020 | Collaboration, Communication, Delivery Methods, Productivity, Technology
I’ve started to challenge the commonly held belief that nothing can replace in-person interactions. Since the shelter in place order took effect over a month ago, I’ve facilitated two virtual workshops and have been blown away by how effective they’ve been. In part... 
by Dan Weaver | Sep 15, 2018 | Communication, Dan's Blogs
Feedback is a critical part of self-improvement, whether it be in your personal, professional, or metaphysical life. It’s one of the key ways we learn and grow. But, it can also be incredibly detrimental if not given or received in the proper manner. This might... 
by Lisa Jasper | Jun 27, 2018 | Collaboration, Communication, Lisa's Blogs, Technology
I remember the day a couple years back when I was working at home and had no power but still had internet. It was a trade I was very willing to make – I am very aware of how reliant I am on my internet connectivity. This morning, Slack’s connectivity has... 
by Lauren Malik | Jun 22, 2018 | Communication, Consulting, Lauren's Blogs
Name a common work activity that makes you feel uncomfortable. Was it leading meetings? If so, you’re not alone; many people find that leading meetings can be quite stressful. You might think, then, that remote meetings, with their web conferencing and dial-in lines,... 
by Jim Smelley | May 9, 2017 | Communication, Delivery Methods, Project Management, Strategy, Visibility
Have you ever worked in one of those organizations that has gone through every kind of strategy exercise imaginable? They’ve built a Strategy Map, Balanced Scorecard, Brand Pillars, SWAT Analysis, Priorities Alignment, Yearly Plan, Three Year Roadmap, and...