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The Paradox of Confidence
Most of us interpret a confident manner as evidence of competence, and a hesitant manner as evidence of lesser ability. Recent research suggests that confidence and competence are inversely correlated. If so, our assessments of credibility and competence are thrown into question.
The Perils of Piecemeal Analysis: Group Dynamics
When a team relies on group discussion alone to evaluate proposals for the latest show-stopping near-disaster, it exposes itself to the risk that perfectly sound proposals might be inappropriately rejected. The source of some of this risk is the nature of group discussion.
Making Memories to Cherish
We all have cherished memories -- lovely moments we can replay whenever we want to feel happy. How would you like to have a lot more of them?
The Perils of Piecemeal Analysis: Content
A team member proposes a solution to the latest show-stopping near-disaster. After extended discussion, the team decides whether or not to pursue the idea. It's a costly approach, because too often it leads us to reject unnecessarily some perfectly sound proposals, and to accept others we shouldn't have.
The Injured Teammate: Part II
You're a team lead, and one of the team members is suddenly very ill or has been severely injured. How do you handle it? Here are some suggestions for breaking the news to the team.
The Injured Teammate: Part I
You're a team lead, and one of the team members is very ill or has been severely injured. How do you handle it? How do you break the news? What does the team need? What do you need?
It's a Wonderful Day!
Most knowledge workers are problem solvers. We work towards goals. We anticipate problems as best we can, and when problems appear, we solve them. But our focus on anticipating problems can become a problem in itself -- at work and in Life.
Favors, Payback and Thoughtlessness
Someone at work who isn't particularly a friend or foe has asked you for a favor. What happens if you say no? Do you grant the favor? How do you decide what to do?
Decision Making for Project Managers
Catch my presentation on decision-making for project managers, presented to the Maine Chapter of the Project Management Institute. As managers or project managers, we sometimes play roles that inherently conflict. For example, we can be accountable for projects, and for staff development. These responsibilities can conflict, especially near deadlines. How do we detect and resolve this conflict in a healthy way? By making inner conflict externally visible, using models, role play, humor, and simulation, we can acquire the skills we need to deal with inner conflict "in the moment."
Accepting Reality
Those with organizational power can sometimes forget that their power is limited to the organization. Achieving high levels of organizational and personal performance requires a clear sense of those limits.
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