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... 
Sep 29, 2019 | Productivity, Project management, Strategy, Thinking tools, Uncategorized
Sometimes all it takes to achieve a better outcome is to change your point of view. Sound like something your therapist might say? As it turns out, this prescription for a better life also works to improve your brainstorming sessions. If you ever lead brainstorming... 
Sep 7, 2019 | Productivity, Remote Work, Strategy, Thinking tools, Uncategorized
Let’s brainstorm for a minute. Write down every brainstorm method you know. How many come to mind? More importantly, how many of them do you actually use? Most of us brainstorm the same way, every time. Brainstorming has become so commonplace that it’s easy to fall... 
Oct 30, 2018 | Productivity, Project management, Remote Work, Strategy, Thinking tools
Chances are, you’d describe yourself as a visual thinker. Scientific studies reveal between 65% and 80% of people fit this category. Visual thinking likely played a big role in our evolution; the ability to see a threat and react to it ensured our survival....