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Stop Right There! 5 Phrases that Crush Collaboration and Tank Teamwork

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So what went wrong? 5 Phrases to Avoid if You Want Better Collaboration on Your Team Let’s talk about some of the most common phrases that sabotage collaboration, why they’re so annoying, and what to do instead. ” or “Let’s start with what we agree on.” work great here too.

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Assumption Busters: 7 Questions to Propel Your Team’s Strategic Thinking

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Because guess what? And these days, it’s not that hard to poke around and see what they’re doing. And these days, it’s not that hard to poke around and see what they’re doing. This question also promotes strategic thinking, as you consider why your competitors might approach problems differently.

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Failure to Communicate: What to Do When Your Boss (or Team) Don’t Get It

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Doesn’t that senior leader know what impact they’re having here?” or, “Doesn’t the team understand why we’re doing what we’re doing?” – the answer is almost always “No, they don’t get it. Frustrated that they “just don’t get it?” ” (or sometimes not so silently).

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Let’s Talk About It: How to Have the Courageous Conversation You Would Rather Avoid

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“As a young manager, having not done well at leading, my team approached me and addressed what they saw needed to change. We had a respectful and open conversation about our needs and agreed on what each party needed to change. And, much is lost when you can’t talk about what needs to be said. Get clear on your intention.

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From Fiasco to Opportunity: How to Reframe a Team Setback With Better Words

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What to Say Next After a Team Setback: Beyond the ‘F’ Word We’ve been there too—project outcomes that don’t meet expectations, missed deadlines, or even complete strategy breakdowns. ” But what if you could be the one to change the conversation—to focus on the path forward instead of dwelling on setbacks? .”

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Confidential Information – What to Say When You Can’t Say Anything

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If you tell the person what you know, you violate confidentiality. What to Say to Address Confidential Information with Candor and Care The best way to handle confidential information is with all the clarity you can bring to the conversation. Be upfront about what you can and cannot talk about. Maybe it’s a personnel matter.

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Curiosity at Work: 5 Opportunities to Show Up a Bit More Curious

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I think “oh, I’ve seen this movie before, I know why he’s acting that way…AGAIN.” Not to mention actually learning what’s REALLY going on. How you are feeling and why. I am a HUGE proponent of showing up with genuine curiosity at work. Again, a bit of curiosity goes a long way.