Collaboration

Aikido and guidelines for turning conflict around - 2

Last week we spoke about the advantages of using the Aikido way to solve conflicts. We said it's better if you use "entering and blending" first. In this position, you are looking at the situation from the attacker's viewpoint but without giving up your own viewpoint. This immediately changes the energy of the conversation allowing the two of you to approach the conflict from the same perspective and to build understanding.

Today I'm going to give you 6 guidelines for effectively turning conflict around using the Aikido way of blending. Continue reading »

Aikido and the art of turning conflict around - 1

The Aikido Way

When leaders have trouble accepting influence from each other, or influencing others, there is often arguments and defensiveness. One person makes a complaint or suggestion, and the other responds with a statement of denial or refusal. There are attacks and counter-attacks. No one wants to admit he or she is wrong. Neither one wants to be the “loser.” The problem is, in those situations everyone loses. What is the alternative? Continue reading »

Colaboración significa conexión

Many hands

A working definition of collaboration, shared by several different disciplines, is: joining together to make possible that which cannot be accomplished alone.

Joining together is that partnership in which all members of a team work together toward a common goal. By joining forces they become much more effective. As the saying goes: “Many hands make light work.” Continue reading »

Siete ideas que ayudan a la colaboración

Team spirit Nearly every project in today’s workforce requires an element of collaboration. . . How can you strengthen your organization’s ability to perform complex collaborative tasks? How can you maximize the effectiveness of your teams? Continue reading »

Seven proven ideas to make collaboration work

Team spirit Nearly every project in today’s workforce requires an element of collaboration. . . How can you strengthen your organization’s ability to perform complex collaborative tasks? How can you maximize the effectiveness of your teams? Continue reading »

Collaboración significa coordinación

coordination

Last week we saw how collaboration means inclusion. Today we’ll see how coordination is part of collaboration and what are its benefits. Continue reading »

Collaboration means joining

Many hands

A working definition of collaboration, shared by several different disciplines, is: joining together to make possible that which cannot be accomplished alone.

Joining together is that partnership in which all members of a team work together toward a common goal. By joining forces they become much more effective. As the saying goes: “Many hands make light work.” Continue reading »

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