Over the years I’ve been a member of, and consulted with, numerous virtual teams that are committed to making our communities better places to live. Through these experiences I’ve learned that the success of virtual teams ultimately depends upon the quality of...
The role of technology in increasing efficiency is commonly understood. What tends to be less commonly known is that, just as technology breaks down when it’s not properly maintained, so do relationships. Yet, how many of us take the time to develop and...
Despite my best intentions, and having prepared in advance with a detailed agenda and a plan, the conversation didn’t go as planned. I was facilitating a meeting of concerned citizens seeking to improve the quality of life in their community. But, instead of...
Perhaps the most important lesson I’ve learned as an organization development practitioner is how to get out of my own way. This means being aware of and managing behaviors that hold us back from fulfilling our intention. An important part of my work as an...
