by Rich Haglund | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
I was reminded this week of the importance of creating places where bad news is shared upwards, quickly. Creating such a culture makes a difference at home, too. So, how do you foster an environment where people are comfortable sharing bad news or even the possibility...
by Rich Haglund | May 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Here are some of my ideas and favorite resources related to supporting organizations through strategic planning. (I have no stake in the resources I recommend. And the rants are all mine!) Strategic planning ideas For overall organizational health, I really like the...
by Rich Haglund | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
May the Fourth be with you. Yoda didn’t like the active voice or being consistent with tenses. But, if he did, and if he were feeling long-winded, he might say things like these: “Deep work can generate as much satisfaction in an information economy as it...
by Rich Haglund | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’ve played sports or watch sports, you may be familiar with the concept of “taking what the defense gives you.” In football, this might mean noticing the “soft spots” in the zone defense where your receivers will be open to catch...
by Rich Haglund | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Show them respect and trust them to distill knowledge, discern what matters most, and make decisions. This week, I studied a book about helping children exercise agency. And I listened to a podcast about how to lay off direct reports. As I pondered the words of the...
by Rich Haglund | Feb 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Would you like to hear from individuals who rarely speak up in meetings? Have you ever sensed some attendees weren’t telling you how they really felt about an issue? Or have the solutions the group devised not reflected the combined wisdom and creativity of the...
