Apr 30, 2022 | Productivity, Project management, Remote Work, Strategy, Thinking tools
It starts simple. There’s a beauty in being concise. A sticky note allows people to share ideas in an easily accessible format, but it also forces them to focus on what they really want to say. We don’t need an essay from Frank about how we should add the...
Apr 17, 2022 | Productivity, Project management, Remote Work, Strategy, Thinking tools
We officially call this the Desire and Possession template, which actually means the same thing as wanting and having. It’s a powerful way to map out a person’s (or work team’s) situation, and to pinpoint potentially helpful changes. It’s also an effective tool for...
Aug 9, 2020 | Productivity, Remote Work
There’s more to a good meeting than teaching everyone how to use videoconferencing software. Especially if you’re in a business that hadn’t previously relied on remote workers, the pandemic has more than likely forced you into an adjustment period in facilitating...
Mar 26, 2020 | Productivity, Remote Work
Last week, we covered the basics of what all remote work novices need to know as they transition from a traditional office to working from home. This week, we are focused on remote team leadership, and the challenges they specifically face during this transition. Due...
Mar 18, 2020 | Productivity, Remote Work
By now, you’ve heard of COVID-19 and its increasingly devastating impact on the global community. If your inbox looks anything like mine, it’s filled with all kinds of organizations sending out updated information about sanitation, cancellations, closures, waived...
Dec 20, 2019 | Productivity, Project management, Remote Work, Strategy, Uncategorized
Straightforward brainstorming works great for getting a lot of ideas on paper, but sometimes you need more. When your goal is to generate ideas and figure out which ones will be most valuable to your organization, it’s time to incorporate analytical brainstorming...