Communication
Professional Scribes vs. Amateur Writers
Thoughts on how these two groups approach the craft of penning a book.
Tag: Communication
Thoughts on how we make things common—or, in reality, fail to do so.
Collaboration
On Calendly Etiquette
When egos, tech, and the desire for efficiency collide.
AI
Simon's Laws of Interorganizational Communication and Collaboration
Project charters are meaningless unless people, you know, actually follow them. Sadly, this isn't always the case.
Communication
Does Your Prospective Employer Truly Embrace Remote Work?
In which I offer unsolicited advice to applicants trying to separate fact from fiction.
Collaboration
The Reimagining Collaboration Keynote Visualized
A cool visual arrived in my inbox this morning. I wasn't displeased.
Communication
The Teaching Shackles Are Off. It Feels Amazing.
Dan Pink was right in 2009. He still is.
Communication
Why I Never Describe Myself as Results-Oriented
Call me persnickety, but this trite phrase really grinds my gears.
Collaboration
Slack and Its Ilk Shine a Light on Organizational Problems. Be Thankful.
Internal collaboration hubs can quickly manifest thorny cultural issues. That's exactly why some leaders oppose them. Big mistake.
Collaboration
How Author Indecision Leads to Missed Opportunities
Thoughts on the downsides of dithering while writing a topical business book—or paying someone to do it for you.
Collaboration
Why I Don't Offer Turnkey Consulting Arrangements
Foolish is the soul who believes that successful change management involves a cookie-cutter approach.
Collaboration
The Great Resignation Will Hurt Some Firms More Than Others
Four ways that hubs and spokes will lessen the pay of key departures.
Collaboration
Should you use e-mail for internal communication?
A quick and hopefully humorous visual to answer this question?
Announcements
Reimagining Collaboration Wins International Book Award
I'm not displeased.
Collaboration
On Collaboration, E-Mail, and the Discman
A parallel between antiquated tools.
Collaboration
On the Parallels Between Collaboration Hubs and Smartphones
A useful analogy to unleash the true power of Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
Communication
How Not to Start a Book
An absurdly complex 85-word sentence right off the bat all but guarantees crickets, confusion, or both.
Collaboration
In Defense of Slack
Cal Newport is a smart dude whose new book is based upon two fundamental misconceptions.
Collaboration
Why Effective Collaboration Requires Lifelong Learning
Thoughts on nudging others to change their ways.