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The Finals of the Men’s 4 x 100M Relay at the Rio Olympics makes a powerful case for believing that teamwork can outperform talent. The Japanese quartet did not have the personal and season best records of some of the high profile teams. Yet, the slick cohesiveness with which they moved the baton to the finish line earned them a Silver Medal ahead of individually more talented athletes. Having made the case for TEAMWORK, what are some of the keys to achieving Japanese-level team performance? Assess and respect individual capabilities An essential factor in effective baton changing is that the speeds of the incoming andRead More →

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Naysaying is the enemy of enterprise. The 3 letters B U T have derailed so many progressive initiatives. We need some element of caution but too many of us are wed to naysaying. Reflect on your response to new ideas and see if you have assumed the role of naysayer. If you are faced with naysaying, do not be discouraged or side-tracked. Push forward and make a difference.Read More →

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  Work – Life Balance? A lot of effort has been put into encouraging us to focus on work-life balance. The implication being that we should “get a life” … find things to do outside of work that is engaging and empowering. Useful advice indeed. As usual, I am struck by another angle with respect to work-life balance. It is the implied assumption that our “life” can be separated from our “work”. Team members are expected to leave whatever issues they are having at home at the gate. Trainers and supervisors will emphasize the message of not having personal challenges negatively impact interaction and performanceRead More →