You're Not the Boss of Me

DECEMBER 7, 2013

It was lovely to see the easy cooperation that danced among them as they shared the various pieces of playground equipment and discussed the merits of this climbing apparatus over that. Some people think that collaboration is just like that… playing and working together cooperatively for a common purpose.

Cooper 66

Cooper Leadership Styles Film Brainstorming 66

You're Not the Boss of Me

AUGUST 6, 2011

It was lovely to see the easy cooperation that danced among them as they shared the various pieces of playground equipment and discussed the merits of this climbing apparatus over that. Some people think that collaboration is just like that… playing and working together cooperatively for a common purpose.

Cooper 76

Cooper Brainstorming Discount Reference 76

Change Starts Here

JANUARY 8, 2013

For more than 100 years, United Illuminating provided electricity to its customers in Connecticut through distributed operations. Later in the workshop, the team brainstormed ways they could influence the transitions. They worked cross-functionally to improve relationships and enhance cooperation. The United Illuminating Story.

Succession 81

Succession Workshop Project Budgeting 81

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2011

Recognizing the potential for friction, he first brainstormed with his team different ways of approaching and working with the "competing" colleague. The cross-division partnership worked out, and the project exceeded expectations. What about your organization — Is collaboration usually a boon, or a bane, and why?

Management 16

Management Engineering Price Brainstorming 16

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The general counsel for Mariana Ash, a Los Angeles-based cosmetics company, Carroll was leading a brainstorming session ahead of a scheduled negotiation with Gerald Palacios, the governor of the Northern Mariana Islands. Bennett, an operations manager, spoke up from the back of the room. Alan Carroll asked his team. I agree," Tom said.

Case Study 15

Case Study Press Release Proposal Cooper 15

Harvard Business Review

JULY 19, 2011

Shifting the context of customer-interfacing operations from one of intimidation to one of friendliness does not mean ceding the power necessary to keep airports secure. Signs in the queue could alert customers to the programs, which would alter the spirit of the operations area. A Context of Friendliness.

Advertising 10

Advertising Stress Travel Brainstorming 10

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2014

That process incorporates operations, customer service, R&D, clinical specialists, sales, supply chain operators, and service teams. Loveman worked with marketers to break through issues, brainstorm solutions, and provide thoughtful feedback on various marketing initiatives. That can sometimes be an uphill battle.

CEO 8

CEO Marketing Hotels Long-term 8