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... 
May 27, 2020 | Strategy, Thinking tools
In my last post, we talked about how you can rethink your approach to your business management strategy. I covered how to fine tune each element of your strategy discussion, refine your company goals, and get buy-in from your team. It has been a minute since we posted... 
Mar 5, 2020 | Productivity, Strategy
Every CEO is invested in creating the most effective, powerful business management strategy for their organization. But what is “strategy,” in this context, exactly? And how can you make refine it in a way that serves your company in unique, but pragmatic... 
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... 
Oct 8, 2019 | Productivity, Project management, Strategy
Businesses are like rivers. They can flow unimpeded, slipping past barriers like boulders and waterfalls with ease. Or, they can encounter natural log jams and manmade dams that stop their progress. Today we’re going to talk about keeping the current of your business...