To work well, you need the right tool. It is possible, but more difficult to hammer nails with a screwdriver. Here you will find posts that describe a methodology, a tool or a technique. With step-by-step explanations, you should be able to quickly try them out and decide if they meet your needs.
In a world reshaping itself after a long pandemic, there are still many uncertainties. After several months at home, some went back to the office singing, others dragging their feet. In a context favorable to employees, many prefer to resign rather than return to the office. What’s going on ?…
All over the world, companies are complaining about staff shortages. They are unable to recruit or retain staff. Many articles deal with the problem and invite organizations to review their working conditions and salary scale. For me, this should be the last step… I see these difficulties as a unique…
There are more than fifty cybersecurity standards and frameworks. What is the best way to choose a solid cybersecurity framework?
One of the most powerful tools in Theory of Constraints is the evaporation cloud. With a poetic name, it hides a robust technique for resolving conflicts. Whether between two individuals, two groups or simply to solve an internal dilemma, this tool dispels the fog. Without further ado, I explain the…
A few years ago, I broached the subject of the 3% of employees who put a spanner in the works. Managing non-performance is difficult. So how to do it and first, why even bother? After all, we are talking about 3% or less of your team… Before explaining how to…
Since the dawn of time, humans have shared knowledge using stories. This is an easy way to remember and convey information. No matter how good your idea, if you can’t share it, nothing will happen. A good way to prevent social loafing is to engage people. A good story provides…
Lately I watched a documentary about a potential human mission to Mars. Out of all challenges, the trickiest one is about us: how will astronauts get along, isolated for so long in a confined environment? Neither you nor I will go to Mars soon, but from my experience, the toughest…
Brainstorm is a powerful tool. But like any other tool, it has some drawbacks. Here’s are some tips to get the most of your next brainstorm session.
Virtual or real, meetings can be a major waste. This is due to the multiplier factor: 10 minutes lost for a team of 12 people represents 2 hours of work… In this time of New Year’s resolutions and questioning, here is a little reminder of the basics to get the…
One of the basic tools for process improvement is mapping. It’s hard to get past. But what is the point of mapping? How to choose the right type of mapping? In this article, I go back to the basics and guide you in choosing the most appropriate tool. Why should…
