In the previous post. I wrote about how every team has four foundational elements. As a reminder, they are: PurposePeopleMeasuresMethods What would make each element successful? For each foundational element, you want to check for: Clarity - Is the concept clear and specific?Agreement - Does every team member have the same understanding, and do they … Continue reading Team Fundamentals, part 2
Month: January 2020
Team Fundamentals, part 1
My friend got a new job involving the oversight of several departments, most of which were new to her. She was told that these teams needed improvement and asked me about a general framework for evaluating a team she had never seen before. Of course if you know the domain well, you've got a mental … Continue reading Team Fundamentals, part 1
How I Journal
It's a new year, and with it comes resolutions. I resolve to re-invigorate this blog, which has languished in the throes of a new job and new life patterns. For me, a new year also means cracking open a new journal. I have tried, on and off, to keep a diary or journal since 1983. In … Continue reading How I Journal
