A sub-title of a magazine article, We live in a golden age of dithering, made me wonder . . . when is it good to change your mind? It wasn’t long before I came up with a substantial list: When you’ve listened to great feedback and know you need to change When you and everyone… Read More When . . .
“Most of the changes we think we see in life are merely truths going in or out of fashion.” (Robert Frost) Hard to keep up though sometimes, isn’t it.
When is it time to leave your job? You dread going into work . . . every day Your work-life balance is shot Your loved ones are getting fed up of you moaning about work It’s affecting your health Your company is failing You’ve not had a pay rise when you would have expected one… Read More Making that leap . . .
A surprising source for a great quote about change: “Il ne peut pas être comme avant.” François Hollande, 24.06.2016
Ever come across a change programme that’s failed?
The impact of change can feel relentless, especially when the change affects team dynamics. Psychology Professor Bruce Tuckman identified four stages of team development – Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing – that any team can go through, whether they’ve been together for a while or are affected by the comings and goings of team members during… Read More I’m storming Norm . . .
The first prototypes of the typewriter (remember those?) would jam if the keys next to each other were hit at the same time (real typists will know this). So, the QWERTY keyboard was engineered to slow users down and prevent jamming. But . . . the Dvorak keyboard, designed in the 1930s and still marketed… Read More The best laid plans . . .
Professional business writer and consultant Tom Siebold devised a leadership exercise to identify strategies to deal with negative employees. I was amazed by how many negativity types he came up with: The Resisters – They rail against anything different The Wobbly – They are constantly shifting moods and expect others to adjust to them The Gossipers… Read More When stroppy is good . . .
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