The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2013

Last month, my wife created a miracle. She planned and pulled-off a wedding reception in seven days. Yes, you read that correctly — seven days from decision to wedding and reception. Many things happened leading up to the decision, but the simple answer for the question “Why would you do that?” comes down to my daughter’s fiance (now husband) receiving orders to Germany following the completion of his training as an Army medic in March.

Planning 154

Planning How To Delegation Follow-up 154

The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2013

Last month, my wife created a miracle. She planned and pulled-off a wedding reception in seven days. Yes, you read that correctly — seven days from decision to wedding and reception. Many things happened leading up to the decision, but the simple answer for the question “Why would you do that?” comes down to my daughter’s fiance (now husband) receiving orders to Germany following the completion of his training as an Army medic in March.

Planning 102

Planning How To Delegation Follow-up 102

The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 9, 2013

At one time, I thought I taught conflict resolution. Over time, I have come to realize that I don’t really teach conflict resolution as much as I teach conflict confidence. To resolve a conflict, you need the other person’s cooperation. Since you cannot demand or force cooperation, you have no control over how the other person will respond to your efforts.

Development 194

Development Cooper Stress Skills 194