Succeeding in a Slowing Economy

Organizational Success During Times of Economic Stress With the specter of a looming “economic downturn” upon us, many business leaders are being forced to tighten their belts and rethink their future expenditures. During times like this, off-site retreats and holiday parties are doubtless going to take a lower priority. The irony is now – when things are most challenging for both businesses and their clients – it is even more... [Read More...]

Teams Benefit from Slowing Economy

A Slow Economy is Time for Business Process Improvement You’re probably thinking “How could anyone benefit from a slowing economy?” Well, this statement certainly needs clarification.  Not every team will benefit from economic hardship.  In fact, many teams will shrink (labor statistics are a blatant example of this sad reality) and many benefits will be cut.  Managers and business owners are ‘tightening their belts.’ For... [Read More...]

Focusing the Creative Collaboration Process

Creative Collaboration for Team Performance Creative Collaboration is a process through which a team can generate highly innovative ideas with excellent buy-in from the members of the creative team. The Process of Team Creativity is as follows: Focus – Focus the team on the task/problem/process, etc…  Take the time to be sure the team is clear on the objectives. Generate Ideas – Brainstorm ideas, categorize them, and define a system... [Read More...]