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Discussion – Building a Winning Career
Bill Cowan rightly pointed out in this week's workshop that most of us are good at our jobs, but...
How to tell a story when you can't offer a recommendation
I am often asked a question that goes a bit like this: "How do I use a storyline when I can't or...
How to handle ‘background' in board papers
How often do you see decision making papers that begin with a section for background? And ... how...
How to know when you are stuck in the weeds
Have you ever wondered how to know when it's time to 'pop up' out of the weeds so you can see the...
Houston, we have a problem …
++++++++++++++++++ ALERT - Those of you who are new may like to save this one for later. I am...
Exploring bottom up and top down thinking when problem solving
This was a terrific session where we explored a concrete example that we can all relate to. We dug...
How to use a storyline as a thinking tool to develop your strategy
Two of this week's coaching sessions shone a very bright light on how storylining is about much...
A script to help you get feedback on a storyline
This week one of our number was using a storyline with their manager for the first time and was...
The difference between being ‘clear' and being compelling'
This week's working groups provided an excellent opportunity to think about the difference between...
How to make a deductive structure ‘really sing'
Have you ever wondered what holds a deductive flow together? Part of the success requires the...
How to discuss risks with decision makers
When talking about the risks in a recent Board paper with a Chief Technology Officer for a...
How to avoid ‘slippage' in our introductions
Last week's email focused on a common challenge with introductions: how to avoid drowning your...
The importance of asking ‘Why?'
In this session, we worked on Brooke's email which highlighted the importance of asking ‘why'. Why...
Hacking requirements for a job application
How do you handle being provided with 7 criteria that must be addressed in a cover letter when you...
How to avoid being diverted by the back story so you can focus on the today story
Has this happened to you? You have an important presentation to make to a senior leadership group...
Closing the gap between what is in our heads and what is on the page
In conducting a quick review of Brian’s email we identified some common challenges that stem from...
How to ‘amp up' your message
In a recent working session, we worked up a ‘soft’ sales pitch for a software company to deliver...
How to close the gap between what is on your head and what is on the page
In conducting a quick review of Brian’s email at the start of this week’s working session we...
Deciding how far to go when helping your colleagues improve their communication
We recently had a fantastic session with some of our seasoned Clarity First members about...
How to differentiate between the CTQ and a deductive flow
I was working with a group of leaders at an insurer this week and we stumbled across a common...
Thinking Tools #3 – An upside down way to find gaps in our thinking
The first time I recall using the inversion strategy was during my interview with McKinsey.I...