When we’re stuck on a problem, and filled with negativity, the options lean to either/or. When we articulate the spaces in-between, new possibilities emerge, a continuum of choices. A continuum of choices reduces the risk of either/or, win/lose, and encourages collaborative problem solving. Offer a continuum As a contract court mediator with Mediate BC, […]
Offering a Continuum of Choices is a Trusted Collaborative Problem Solving Technique
August 25, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
3 Preconditions for Effective Communications
August 21, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
Ever reached out, across the virtual divide, and found your communications efforts less than stellar? (Yep.) Somehow, the conversation seems to have barely begun, before the scene deteriorates and communications fall apart. Puzzled as to why things unfolded that way? Maybe, the conditions weren’t in-place to begin with, for effective communications to […]
Facilitating Organizational Change Through Creativity and Ensemble
August 5, 2014 by · 4 Comments
When a new lens on organizational change comes along, I perk up. As a mediator and consultant, I know the value of lens; of changing perspective, as a lead-in to problem resolution. “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” […]
A Lesson from a Golf Champion: Separate Process and Outcome
July 22, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
Rory Mcllroy won last week’s British Open golf tourney. The British Open (aka “The Open”) is considered one of the 4 majors; i.e., global golf’s most influential competitions. Mcllory’s assessment of his triumph was revealing, and included some insights, on letting go, and detaching oneself from the outcome. Zen-like. Only 25, Mcllroy is golf’s current […]
Are you talking too much “business” with your virtual work team?
March 20, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
If your work involves a computer and regular interaction with others, via the web, consider yourself part of a virtual team, whether you formally call it that, or not. And, in your interactions with your “virtual team”, is it all business, or are some of your conversations of a personal nature? A recent study by […]
