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Category Archives: Human Resources
Handling Differences
Assume that differences are opportunities for exploration. When you take the position that you are right and others are wrong, nobody wins. Richness is created from diversity. Sometimes survival depends on it. A series of exercises were once devised to … Continue reading
Coaches: The New Mentors (Part 1 of 2)
Need a Life? Get a Coach Coaching, or paid professional mentoring, is replacing some of the traditional mentoring relationships of the past. It is one solution to the problem of helping overwhelmed and overstressed business people cope with the complexities … Continue reading
Creative Cloning
Like many executives, Becky Zimmermann, a partner in Design Workshop*, thought that coaching might help her to clone herself. Among her other important responsibilities, she considered it her job to enhance morale in the intense, dedicated, culture in her office. … Continue reading
Coaching: Permanent Solutions
Barbara Wells, Managing Partner at Minor and Brown, has found a solution to a problem that plagues many managers in professional firms. Work delegated to busy junior professionals (attorneys, in Barbaras case; accountants, architects, designers you name it … Continue reading
Conflict: Hazards of Helping (Part 4 of 4)
If you are going to help people resolve conflict, you should be aware of potential pitfalls that can undermine the entire process. The most dangerous pitfall is that your clients may expect you to single-handedly design and implement a solution … Continue reading
