Veteran CEO/Founder/President/Principal? “Check” Seasoned VPs? “Check” Experienced Project Managers? “Check” Junior Staff with some experience? “Check” New hires right out of college? “Check” Is there anyone trained on how to work with clients to build…
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Establish Clarity
How are people responding? How are people interacting? Are certain individuals avoiding others, or are they the center of attention? Are they punctual or always seemingly late? Do they use a gentle or aggressive tone…
A Tough Conversation on Values
The Aggressive Head of Sales: “This is BS, I’m not sitting through another feel-good team-building meeting where we’re mapping our company and trying to figure out where we all can improve. If people would just…
Balancing Chill and Grind
Feedback from a project manager: “We feel constrained by the way we’re working. The new employees were expecting a more laid-back or chill culture. They were under the impression that they were going to work…
Managing the Water in Your Organization
A key part of building on or near water is dealing with a high water table. Architects and engineers have multiple ways to address this critical issue, providing a building with a solid foundation and…
Figuring Out Workplace Culture
I’ve noticed: Navigating organizations is not for the faint of heart, and there are potential pitfalls at every turn. Observing what people do, how they react, and what they say can reveal more about a…