The biggest problem with collaborative problem solving is the collaborative part. Many new leaders became leaders because they know how to get things done. This individual ability to solve … [Read more...]
What’s the Problem?
Many people rise to leadership positions because they can solve problems. That was certainly true for me. One of the reasons I quickly moved from an individual contributor role to a supervisory … [Read more...]
Conflict Prevention: Just Fix the Problem
I am not always "on my game." Teaching conflict resolution, problem solving, interaction dynamics, and leadership skills does not make me perfect at applying them. It does make me aware, and that … [Read more...]
Group Problem Solving – Give People a Chance to Talk
As I write this post, I am sitting in a hotel room in Anaheim, California preparing to lead a Bud to Boss workshop. In the process of looking over my notes and thinking through the planned events … [Read more...]
Why The Health Care Reform Debate Makes Me Sick
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post titled Why You Shouldn't Take Conflict Resolution Lessons From Politicians. In that post, I listed a number of things common to the political process that are terrible … [Read more...]
Using Detours To Get Where You Want to Go
There are times in both personal and professional situations where apparent road blocks get in the way of achieving your desired goals. Earlier in my life, these road blocks discouraged me. Now, I … [Read more...]
