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The Intention of the mention

This week at fix PDQ we have been raging about mentions! Does a mention mean I want you to do something? or does it mean I want to be you …

The full-length version of Creative Thinking

We wanted to see how different people could express failure and success. The project started with an outline about “failing fast” – from there the director set out a structured …

Using Tension to solve problems

Using tension proactively, so that that problems can be solved without bias is one of the hardest skills to learn. We all have our own bias – building transparent processes …

A journey to empower your team

How to Bring Teams Together in Remote Work Environments

Remote, cross-functional, and co-located teams come with pitfalls, such as lack of contact and demanding challenges from family stresses. Winning strategies include establishing strong team relationships, and developing gameplans to hold your remote workers …

How to Coach Strong Performances in Remote Work Environments

Facing the challenge of the COVID-19 crisis is essential for leaders managing their remote workers from a social distance. This includes common challenges such as declines in job performance and …

How to Set Expectations for Teams in Remote Work Environments

Operating in the new normal of COVID-19 requires embracing remote work for your team. There are endless obstacles to overcome, such as isolation factors, interruptions and distractions — not to …

Constructive Tension: The Cornerstone to Creativity

Some teams try to avoid conflict and tension in the belief that it contributes to negativity in the workplace.  While this is certainly a possibility for a poorly managed team, …

How to Share the Value of Accountability in Remote Work Environments

As the COVID-19 crisis shifts a radical departure from traditional office environments, it also opens many opportunities for embracing a culture of accountability for your remote work teams. A culture …

Radical Transparency and its impact on our teams

Radical transparency in the business world is the theory that everyone who works at a particular company should be fully honest about all matters from the top leadership to entry-level …

The Human Factor in the Workplace of the Future.

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be an increasingly necessary workplace improvement to help organizations become more competitive. Automating mundane tasks streamlines business functions to improve delivery, increase quality and …

The Value of Playbooks Based on Scenario-Based Learning

Providing a quality product or service requires the coordination and balance of hundreds of discrete, interrelated steps. An error or oversight at any point in the process can contribute to …