...the room becomes fully engaged, insightful discussion emerges, and we go way over time.

I often ask the audience at the end of my workshops “What is the Difference Between Researchers and Hockey Players?”

...leverage the framework, and flex it as needed, in service of their work together...

“What prevented you from giving it a lower number?”

Just as individual energy can wane, so can team energy.

“How do you handle imbalances of positional power on a team?”

Each difficult conversation includes four dimensions: “What happened?” – observations without judgement, blame, or evaluation “How do I...

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I suggested they “invite them in”.  This led to a few raised eyebrows and quizzical expressions on some faces

In a team science project, where interdisciplinary collaboration and collective innovation are of utmost importance, navigating the...

“I know how I want to show up as a leader but it’s not always easy!” The importance of leaders enacting the values and behaviors they...

Seven Steps to Redesigning Your Meeting on the Fly You’re in the middle of a meeting, or maybe a retreat, and you realize that things are...

In the realm of collaborative endeavors, where diverse minds converge to achieve common goals, effective communication is essential....