This post has nothing to do with supply chain/strategic sourcing – explicitly. What I do want to share are some data points around technology with you and have you think about what 2015 and beyond looks like. In the near future, we will post a blog of our…
We are often called in by clients to provide Conflict Resolution training. Since many of our clients are leading large change or transformation efforts it is both predictable and inevitable that conflict will occur AND it will be mostly internal. When many of us think about conflict a very negative picture comes to mind, one that focuses on polarizing positions and negative consequences which is where conflict resolution training comes in. But, what if we looked at the disagreement that is associated with conflict as having positive consequences?
When the Gates foundation decides to attack a problem, you know it’s a serious problem with significant impact and they are going to commit some serious resources. They are currently predicting an unparalleled improvement in the lives of the poorest and one of the key enablers of that…
Are you one of those people that never RSVPs? Even when it can be as easy as the click of a button these days? Have you ever thought about the potential consequences of not sending in a reply, particularly if you do show up? A recent article in…
I’m sure you’ve been enjoying the lower gas prices. Where the credit card would max out at $100 without filling my tank, it now costs around $60 for a tankful! However, there are many un-intended consequences to this windfall. This is a huge economic impact in less than…