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 18, 2020
Failing my way to expert status
What I have learned is that while part of me is pleased with the label, another part of me is going "oh no, what if I'm…
April 28, 2020
Is uncertainty good or bad? 4 different views + mine
When uncertainty, unpredictability and not knowing feels uncomfortable, is it useful to invent or pretend certainty?
February 28, 2020
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…
January 6, 2020
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…
October 29, 2019
Surviving workplace disruption #2
it makes sense to consider how to tackle disruptions using a more collaborative mindset - and to consider some Golden…
October 17, 2019
Sailing into Troubled Waters
There is only one way to ensure the connection remains strong; The group needs to dive into the relational water, where…
October 16, 2019
Surviving workplace disruption #1
I wonder how the occupants of these new offices, specifically designed for collaboration, will adapt to these new…
September 16, 2019
The Six Roadblocks to Authentic Collaboration – Part 1
first of the 6 roadblocks to collaboration... "for the first time they had a series of steps that helped them…
September 10, 2019
Gorillas in your midst
when one of them said- "you know Tom, you are the 'big hairy gorilla' in this system, and we are effectively…






