Working in a team is a challenge. However, if a team works effectively, it will become an asset to a business, and provide numerous benefits to the organizational structure. The success of a team depends upon the roles each member play in the team. Teams are usually made of individuals who have the same interests,…
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Building successful teams
One of the biggest keys to success in business is collaboration or to use a technical term, the “collaborative process”. With these words alone, you should be able to see why it is so important to have a team who is diverse, who has a common purpose, and who shares trust and commitment. Sharing trust…
Choices for Communication
When you are genuinely prepared to communicate, all you’ve got to do is ask for it, and be certain you will receive it! In the same manner, some type of non-verbal communication is needed for the virtually enabled teams. Having in mind the ongoing changes and trends at work, written communication is still the most…
5 principles to de-layering the organization
The current times demand organizations that are lean. People and in particular the younger generations are asking for more empowerment and more flexibility to move between roles. These trends should make more companies to consider removing organizational layers in their organization. A good example of this de-layered approach is Unilever that took the challenge to…
Hummingbirds: Power, stability and focus
These little birds are well known, but not many people have actually seen one. I am fascinated by this specific bird because it has so many capabilities that I consider fundamental in today’s business environment: 1. Co-evolution: Evolving together with the plants they feed on. This collaboration is fundamental in a business environment. If a…
The world of hyper focused start-ups
When I visit a startup or a coworking place or even in networking / investment forums, I always come back with a feeling of energy flowing everywhere. It is quite impressive to see the energy that entrepreneurs have and how much of that is passed onto others. But I have seen only in a few…