Working with each other. Working for each other. Two statements that evoke a very different perspective. A very different emotion. Working with each other is the language of proximity. We sit in the same office, work on the same project or are part of the same process. To the degree we need things from each … Continue reading The Language of Teams
“I’m just trying to stay off the radar.” “I’m keeping my head down.” “I’m not saying anything.” We generally hear this in an organization where people are just trying to survive. They have come to believe that raising your hand means getting dumped on or having it cut off. The focus is on avoiding risk, … Continue reading The Avoidance Culture
Within about 5 minutes of any major, negative event, the culprits are identified, hauled out into the public square of the internet and punished accordingly. We grab the first bit of information that confirms our suspicions. Before any real critical thinking has taken place the verdict is passed. Fear and worry have reached new levels. The … Continue reading Scapegoating and Shamecasting
