Category Archives: Collaboration Provocation

Have you ever wondered why geese migrate in a V pattern? Scientists have determined 2 reasons for this formation: It conserves energy. Each bird flies just above the goose in front of them reducing wind resistance. They take turns being in front, and fall back when they get tired. Studies have shown that birds thatContinue reading “Many of us DO NOT like Geese, but….”

Too many of us fight the chains of chaotic email threads regularly. How much time do you spend navigating email chains trying to gain progress? CC’s, BCC’s, Reply Alls, Forwards, Subject line changes….. Who said what, in what sequence? Did the right people respond? Was there clear agreement? Damn it—we need a meeting to getContinue reading “BREAK the chains”

We have ALL experienced it! Someone says or writes something that make you want to SCREAM. Reactive thoughts in your head like these: “How MANY TIMES have we discussed THIS?” “How can he NOT understand the impacts?” “Why would she want to do THAT?” Our first instinct may be to respond with these thoughts, orContinue reading “THE Best Trick to Neutralize Communication Conflicts”