My internal alarms started going off when I began to notice the dynamics among the people in our collaboration session—the first of several that were scheduled. They were defensive: they would speak up to a…
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Moving in a Different Direction
I was told that they were moving in a different direction. My position, stature, and role went from hero to zero. Things can change quickly. You might understand why, or you may not. The key,…
Finding Your Way: How Organizations Work Like Machines, Living Things, and Social Circles
It’s tempting to think of organizations as machines–with people put in place and levers pulled to tweak outcomes. Similarly, envisioning organizations as living organisms is fascinating. Each member plays a specific role, with a central…