This week we are talking about one of the hardest things to do as a manager, Delegation. When taking on too many tasks, utilizing this tool will benefit not only managers but the employees and organization as a whole. This allows everyone to learn new skills, build confidence and have increased motivation in the workplace. Benefits will be seen in increased teamwork, productivity and efficiency.
This week we are talking about the GROW Model which is a tool used for goal setting and problem solving. The acronym GROW, representing each different component, stands for Goal, Reality, Options and Will. This four-step model is one way that leaders can be able to address situations in their personal or professional lives.
This week we are talking about After Action Review. We can use this as a tool to analyze situations when they have already occurred and conduct a structured review or a debrief of that situation. In facilitating this method, there are a series of 6 types of questions that should be asked during an After Action Review.
Read MoreIn this episode we bring on Electrical Engineer Doug to ask the question “Can I Offer You Some Feedback?” Doug talks with us about meaningful feedback and his openness to receiving it. How can these conversations not only be delivered progressively but received in the best light?
Read MoreWelcome to Business Bites! This week I will be discussing the concept Active Listening. In organizations, it's important to have strong and vibrant communication skills and the ability to hear your coworkers. Active listening is a technique for you to be able to connect more deeply with those that you work with.
Read MoreWelcome to Business Bites! This week I will be discussing the concept Project Pre-Mortem. You may be familiar with the term of a postmortem, which typically refers to reviewing something after the fact, whether it's a project, a task, or some other thing that's been completed. And typically, what's done is we discuss the achievements, the failures, and the opportunities with those that are involved.
Read MoreWelcome to Business Bites! This week I will be discussing the term Emotional Intelligence. Think about your ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions. Daniel Goleman's familiar model categorizes this into four different quadrants. The model then breaks down further, all of which can be learned and developed.
Read MoreWelcome to the podcast! The first guest we have is product developer and director of engineering, Alison. In this episode we talk with her about meaningful feedback and approaching relationships constructively. Feedback provides effective criticism that offers actionable recommendations for success.
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