December 4, 2024
Three things I’ve learned about commitment to collaborate
Embarking on a collaborative process is not like getting married, but it does require a commitment to work together. Here are three things I've learned.
May 27, 2024
A new bout of solution-itis strikes home
We are excited about a clean energy future, but we may be suffering a collective bout of solutionitis.
December 1, 2023
A painful Metro journey in Paris
Though ostensibly talking about the same thing – a rail system in Paris - everyone was trying to solve a different…
November 1, 2023
Curiosity saved the project
I have my doubts that curiosity killed the cat, but I’m certain of its role in being wiser together.
November 1, 2023
Extending our thinking to be wiser together
Creativity and generative thinking are very human too, and with the right encouragement any team can be more creative.
November 1, 2023
How to look at your project from another perspective
Like anything that helps us be more thoughtful, this tool is useful. Try it for yourself and be wiser together.
October 9, 2023
Am I Getting My Ducks in a Row, or Collaborating?
How do I know when I'm over-thinking and over-planning my engagement with stakeholders?
October 9, 2023
Are you managing risks or managing outrage?
There is only a low correlation between the actual level of physical risk in a situation and the amount of concern it…
September 5, 2023
Vote ‘Yes’ to Listening and Curiosity
When collaborating, don’t set up situations that become referendums on the question at hand. Rather, set up…
September 4, 2023
Down with Difficult Debates
With some simple skills and processes we can get out of our adversarial thinking and start learning together about what…