Ask the right questions at the right time

Ask the right questions at the right time

Your once-well-oiled machine of a team is experiencing strife. Some people seem to be spending more time whining than doing their jobs. A high-priority project is behind schedule and over budget. What questions do you ask to understand what’s really going on?...
Are you a problem finder?

Are you a problem finder?

Problem finders have gotten a bad rap. Maybe we assume that someone who points out problems is paranoid, looking to get others in trouble or just a pain in the butt. When is unearthing difficulties not only a good thing, but necessary? When the problem is potentially...