Communication is an art to which we can apply the science of “how to be most effective” steps. Even with good intentions, team-focused care, and task-focused attention, communication can break down. Enter “clarifications” as a tool set for improving communications at...
A tutorial is the meeting of a subject matter expert with one or a few others for the purpose of discussing further a topic of study. Typically, more than one meeting/session occurs. DIY (do-it-yourself) and tutorial videos abound. From company websites to YouTube to...
Sleep, and the amount of it we get, can affect our abilities to think, work, problem-solve, and stay safe. Adults typically need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. (Teens and children need more.) When most adults don’t get at least 7 hours (or their personal optimal...
Colleague Nancy Napier has researched and written about creativity. Even hosted a regularly gathering of cross-disciplined leaders from government, non-profit, and for-profit arenas. Her findings include that sharing ideas across disciplines generates creativity in...
