Thoughts of the week (three for one)
Three things that have stood out to me this week: The huge importance of talking to people in general, and of talking to the right… Read More »Thoughts of the week (three for one)
teamwork
Two walkers; or, Heads up
One toils uphill, bent over, eyes on the ground, wincing at every blister rubbed by every piece of gravel underfoot. They drink in gulps and… Read More »Two walkers; or, Heads up
The Wellerman: state change (key collaborators)
If you haven’t come across The Wellerman meme from tiktok (check out the different versions on the twitter thread above, or the YouTube compilation below),… Read More »The Wellerman: state change (key collaborators)
People stuff
It helps if you… Have a track record with someone Share goals Have a similar work ethic Have enough experience to have some perspective Are… Read More »People stuff
Quick emails
There are two types of quick emails. There’s kind where you can handle it in five or ten minutes and… the job’s finished; someone else… Read More »Quick emails
Project phase, organisation size and specialisation
A friend shared this great analogy* for how teams work at different project phases. Early phase: Golfing Buddies (2-3 players) In the early phase of… Read More »Project phase, organisation size and specialisation
Friction (2): emotional friction
This is a different kind of friction: the uncertainty, delay and discomfort that comes from lack of trust or understanding. Like bureaucratic or procedural friction,… Read More »Friction (2): emotional friction