by Christi Barrett | Meetings
Few people find meetings to be the best part of their day. Why? The litany of complaints include a poor or nonexistent agenda, lack of clarity about the purpose of the meeting, extraneous content and poor participation. If your meetings stink, it’s time to do...
by Christi Barrett | Interdependence, Teamwork
“Marketing is a pain in my butt,” laments operations director Stephan on a regular basis. Such cross-functional bashing is, unfortunately, not uncommon. One HBR author has stated that 75% of all cross-functional teams are dysfunctional. Many people find...
by Christi Barrett | Work/Life Balance
If you’re like me, it can be hard to reign in a busy schedule and make time for personal needs. I have fewer problems balancing work, family and friends, but when it comes to space for exercise and relaxation, it’s harder. I’m good at putting others...
by Christi Barrett | Growth, Learning
Humanergy loves helping people learn new best practices that become fluid habits. Although we could write a lengthy white paper on the topic, in short, habit development typically requires that people master new ideas and tangible skills, practice them on real-life...
by Christi Barrett | Teamwork
It’s all too easy for teams to settle for good performance. Over time, leaders and team members begin to adjust their expectations, aligning with what’s being achieved now. But how do you move a team of people from good to great performance? How do you...
