collaboration

Partnering for Productivity and Positivity

How connected do you feel to other members of your team these days? If your team is working remotely, connected only by Slack and Zoom, it might be hard to sustain a sense of teamwork. Research shows that workers who have a sense of teamwork are more productive and have greater job satisfaction. But virtual Happy Hours and other "team building" efforts only go so far.

As a leader, how can you reinforce the benefits of working well together?

If Feedback is Like a Land Mine, Why Bother?

Last week, I wrote about feedback as if it were the interpersonal equivalent of a land mine. If that’s the case, why bother giving feedback at all? 

In spite of how challenging it can be, offering constructive feedback plays a valuable role in enhancing teamwork and collaboration, whether it’s at home, at work, or with your friends. Here are some reasons why: