When you assign professional labels to a person, behavior, or process, will you stop thinking about taking further action? First, there is some level of intellectual satisfaction in recognizing what you observe. Perhaps you are trained as a coach or function as a mentor. As a result, there is something self-affirming in knowing the right… [Continue Reading]
Are Professional Labels Impeding Cross Functional Collaboration?
Is It Time to Redefine Your Post Pandemic Professional Target?
Do you have the same post pandemic professional target you aimed at about 18 months ago? Our professional environments have shifted. Many professionals I speak to feel somewhat out of sync professionally: trying to fit back into environments that just do not fit them anymore. Are you an out of sync professional? Is what you… [Continue Reading]
Storytelling Pokes Holes in Organizational Value Silos
Organizational value silos are found in all sizes and shapes of companies. Initially, silos are created and nurtured by business and hiring models which categorize people into functional roles based on how they solve problems. Then, these silos are perpetuated by problem-solving tools, mindset, and terminology “owned” by the professional disciplines inhabiting these silos. As… [Continue Reading]
Yes but are you making the time to learn new stuff?
When do you make the time to learn new stuff? OK. I already see your eyes rolling in your head as you think: “Sure Babette I don’t even have time to complete my work each day!” I acknowledge you. Yes, we all get busy being busy “doing” stuff. However, in what manner does all this… [Continue Reading]
Successful Collaboration Makes What You Think Actionable
Successful collaboration involves taking action on all those marvelous ideas bouncing around inside your brains! Especially taking action on all those tremendous ideas generated when complex problem-solving: together. Otherwise, team members’ contributions during collaboration are unconsciously limited by traditional habits like mindset, behavior, professional bias, and time constraints. As a result, your clients suffer. Why?… [Continue Reading]
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