Union Versus Management – Win or Lose?
Union Versus Management -- Win or Lose? A common mentality is that the relationship between Union and Management is like a rivalry at the final playoff hockey game between two [...]
Letting Go of the Conflict Baggage
Turn on the news and we are bound to hear about ever increasing global conflicts that seem beyond our control. As leaders of organizations, we do have control over conflict [...]
‘Chatty’ Meetings Can Help Optimize Diverse Teams
Did you hear that pin drop? Seconds before, a leader stood in front of their team and asked the question: “Here is our goal, any questions?” After a number of [...]
The Evolution of Transparency in Leadership
You are starting a team meeting with your direct reports and all is silent as they await your direction. You proceed to welcome them followed by the question “How are [...]
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
What does it take for a team to perform? We have consistently found that Patrick Lencioni’s “5 Dysfunctions of a Team” serves as an excellent model, which Kwela uses as [...]
Tips on How to Make Virtual Teams Work
Geographically dispersed teams, also known as virtual teams, are fast becoming the norm these days and it is not uncommon for people in 2 or more cities to be collaborating [...]
Unleashing Employee Power
The moment of birth is a time when we are perceived as perfect – have endless possibilities, can do no wrong and are loved unconditionally. But this time of celebration [...]
Overcoming Barriers to Effective Business Management
Walking up and down Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver serves as a reminder of the challenges, risks and opportunities that pursuing a small to medium-sized business has. 'For Lease' signs [...]
The Importance of Transparency
The following is a book review of "Getting Naked" by Patrick Lencioni Despite the attention-getting title, showing up as you are is key to a consultancy practice. Exposing oneself does [...]
Raising the Bar for Teams
Organizations in many sectors of society focus on strengthening teamwork. Consider a sports team, a ballet troupe or an orchestra. They tend to invest a great deal of time and [...]