Creativity by chance?

A misconception is that creativity merely happens. We assume those who have produced brilliance woke up one day with a great idea, and the rest is history. Yet we fail to see the many ideas they generated that failed or the deliberateness in the approach taken by...

According to plan

It rarely goes according to plan. Even the best plans will be confronted by unexpected challenges, and the more complex and difficult the goal, the greater the likelihood of the unexpected appearing.  If we expect the unexpected, we will likely be much better...

Achieving harmony in time management

In effective time management, two distinct strategies emerge, vertical and horizontal scheduling. To unlock the full potential of our time, it’s crucial to grasp the nuances of these approaches and discover the equilibrium that suits our individual needs....

The Rehearsal

On the show The Rehearsal, the team carefully outlines how individuals should tackle difficult situations precisely and, with planning and rehearsal,  intends to minimize major unpleasant surprises and consequences. Through planning and mock-ups of the...

Keeping the team on track

The post ‘Did you do it?’ addressed individual accountability. What about teams? An organized group plan creates deadlines, agrees on commitments, and develops action plans with the identified elements of ‘Who, What, and When.’ Without all three, there will inevitably...