by Liane Davey | Jan 30, 2022 | Bad Leaders, Horror Stories, How to fix teams
In this series on toxic work environments, we’ve talked about the five different ways that your work might be harmful to your physical or psychological safety. I also offered up options for what you might do to escape a bad situation by quitting your boss or your role...
by Liane Davey | Jan 23, 2022 | About teams, Horror Stories, How to fix teams
Is your team dynamic toxic? Does it detract from your ability to get the job done? Is it ripping you and your colleagues apart? Or just ripping you apart? Maybe it’s not that extreme. Maybe it’s not insufferable, but it sure is unpleasant. Or maybe you think...
by Liane Davey | Dec 12, 2021 | Be a better team leader, Contribute, Exercises, How to fix teams, Strategy & Planning
In the previous post, I provided four techniques you can use to set your meetings up for success. This post includes four strategies for facilitating a great meeting. More Effective Meetings 5. Scan Before Diving Once you’re in a meeting and starting to discuss a...
by Liane Davey | Dec 5, 2021 | Be a better team leader, Contribute, How to fix teams
How much of your week do you spend in terrible meetings (and by terrible, I mean meetings with poor planning, unclear agenda, facile facilitation, and no clear outcome)? I’m going to share eight things you can do to set your meetings up for success. This post includes...
by Liane Davey | Nov 21, 2021 | Horror Stories, How to fix teams, Strategy & Planning
Even if you’ve got a Plan B, there’s no excuse for making a completely unachievable Plan A. If your plans are based on 100% productivity, that’s not a plan, that’s a pipe dream. Let’s talk about better Plans A. (And stay tuned below for the answer to what percent...
by Liane Davey | Nov 14, 2021 | Be a better team leader, Contribute, How to fix teams
You know how a gymnast loses major marks if they don’t “stick the landing?” That’s how you should think about your meetings. I don’t care how many flips and twists you get in, if you don’t stick the landing, they don’t count. It’s fascinating to me how much time is...