The thing about committing to changing relationships so friends can work as colleagues, it’s a for-better-or-worse kind of deal. The better part: when the team sees the change, things start... Read more
Hard as they are, the tough parts of changing relationships isn’t recognising the issue or even coming up with a solution. We know we have to change, we know what... Read more
Changing relationships inside the team is one part logical and three parts emotional. First the easy bit: name the problem. Offsite, one-to-one, non-confrontationally, open the conversation. We’re off track, there’s... Read more
It can happen to anyone. A working relationship – with someone you know, like and trust – becomes … not dysfunctional exactly … just less than functional. And certainly less... Read more
It’s fine. Everything’s working swimmingly. No bugs no shrugs. Easy street. Until one day … it’s not. When it happens, react. Contingencies drop in to place, warranties invoked, third line... Read more