Are your collaborative contracts really collaborative?
While the contract looked different, it felt the same to the users.......it takes a different mindset to make a process…
Three ways to take your contractual partnership from good to great
How does my client move from an 'us and them' mindset to a 'we' mindset, in the high-pressure world of project…
Those silos are still around!
it is not fundamentally the tools or skills I had that made the difference- it was the collaborative thinking that…
Listening and the Politics of Humiliation
"Listening is the ultimate sign of respect. What you say when you listen speaks more than any words."
The Agony of Silence
...the pain of being silent is one of the keys to listening more effectively. But this insight doesn't make it any…
The Dilemma- a chip off the old bloke
In our experience, finding a chunk of the problem to focus on can be really useful - something that feels feasible,…
What makes you do different?
And I'm actually seeing that trying something different isn't just really useful when I am faced with a complex and…
A plan or a target?
What’s most likely to bring all sectors on a journey to reduce Australian carbon emissions and save the planet?
Who do you trust?
When collaborating, we need to extend trust to others. But I’m starting to think that it is just as important to extend…
Build a relationship before you tackle a job
It reminded me of the challenges of getting things done when people are stressed, and I remembered a few things I have…