When to use an expert facilitator
Good leaders know when to lead from the front and when to step back and build consensus or develop collaborative solutions. In these moments, it helps to use an expert facilitator to create highly structured meetings and events where participants create results and...
The Value of Design Thinking
Design Thinking is a problem-solving methodology that any team or organisation can use to increase the value of their products, services and processes. The three important things to know about Design Thinking are: 1: it is consumer/ customer centric. At its...
Innovation Culture – Empowerment
Innovative organisations rely on their people to identify opportunities for growth through new, and more effective ways to serve the customer and drive productivity. Make sure your organisation is fuelled by fully engaged people working on driving the right...
Virtual working tips #3 – Etiquette
I have been working virtually for almost 20 years, going way back to before we had all these wonderful technologies. Experience has taught me that virtual meetings and relationships can be very effective and rewarding as long as we follow a few key elements of...
Virtual working tips #2 – Visual
I've worked from home for many years, and have developed my own ways to cope with the need for social contact, so here are a few tips for those of you doing this for the first time: Tip #2: Make it visual and social We are social animals, so working from home or in a...
Virtual working tips #1 – Structure
I’ve worked from home for many years, but I still remember how disorienting it was at the beginning, so I'm gathering a few top tips for keeping yourself productive and connected:- Tip #1: Set up a structure that suits you. The great thing about working...