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Stop Right There! 5 Phrases that Crush Collaboration and Tank Teamwork

Let's Grow Leaders

For example: “I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with.” It’s Too Late to Change Course Now This phrase acts like quicksand for team progress, promoting a fixed and inflexible approach that could stifle innovation and adaptability.

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Rethinking project risk: finding opportunity in the unknown

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Rethinking project risk: finding opportunity in the unknown Written by Prebagaran Jayaraman Monday 26 February 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email It’s common to think of ‘risk’ as negative, but did you know that it can also be positive? They all sound negative. Reduced competitive edge.

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Top 5 Responses When Your Consulting Firm Loses a Project

David A Fields

Is there a best way to respond to a prospect when they tell you they won’t be awarding your consulting firm a project? Of course there is. Losing a project is frustrating. The post Top 5 Responses When Your Consulting Firm Loses a Project appeared first on David A. Fields Consulting Group.

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Radical Uncertainty: Why Your Projects Fall Flat and What to Do About It

Leading Blog

That’s how humans approach remarkable challenges… and how I’m unconsciously going about one of my projects. Of course, wanting the world to function on a set of discoverable rules is natural. When projects deal with human behavior, it always results in radical uncertainty. I hope that this inspires you in your next project.

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Year-in-Review: 7 Questions to Help Your Team Reflect on Success and Key Learnings

Let's Grow Leaders

Contribution to the Team (also interesting to see what people see as their “best of,” and, of course, this can set the table for additional gratitude ). Collaboration (This is a chance to talk about when teamwork was at its very best) Of course, a good follow-up question is… what made these best-ofs so great?

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Growing Leaders Who are Confident, Skilled and Human-Centered (Mistakes to Avoid)

Let's Grow Leaders

And of course, when you’re giving feedback be sure to also recognize what’s working. ” Try being more specific like this: “When you were working on the _ project, I noticed it was challenging for you to set up the project efficiently. Take the time to be direct and help them grow.

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You're One Step From The C-Suite: How To Make The Jump.

Rich Gee Group

Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise. Action: Seek opportunities to lead larger projects or initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration. Action: Commit to lifelong learning through courses, reading, and staying engaged with thought leaders in your industry.

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