Even strong, capable teams can struggle – not because of lack of skill, but because of hidden dynamics like low trust, avoided conflict, or unclear accountability. These issues often stay under the surface, yet quietly undermine collaboration and results. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team model – d...

Regina leads a small training and coaching team with four team members. She holds multiple roles at once – leader, coach, trainer, and guardian of team well-being. This creates an ongoing inner tension around expectations: what she expects from herself as a leader, and how clearly she communicates e...

Does the prospect of difficult conversations daunt you? Instead of avoiding them, learn to approach them confidently and skillfully. Difficult conversations, though challenging, are crucial for building healthy relationships and fostering trust in both personal and professional settings. In t...

Many team discussions get stuck not because people lack ideas, but because they talk past each other. Opinions pile up, louder voices dominate, and real listening quietly disappears – especially when the topic is complex or emotionally charged. The A&A (Ask & Answer) method offers a surprisingly ...

Sophia leads a development team of eight in a technology company. She is highly committed to supporting her team, keeping team members motivated, and offering them development opportunities. Recently, however, something happened that deeply frustrated her. One of the top performers in the team — le...

In today's fast-paced work environment, fostering a culture of psychological safety—where team members feel secure to express ideas, ask questions, and voice concerns—is crucial for innovation and collaboration. Understanding and enhancing psychological safety within teams can lead to more productiv...

Sarah is an entrepreneur who recently launched her own tech startup focused on developing AI-driven solutions for the education sector. The startup is gaining traction, and with it, the team is growing quickly. The core team comprised close friends, but as the startup expanded, new faces from varied...

Let's call this academician Kate. She is a part of a large team of 10 people working in analytics field. Kate's background is though and through academic - to this day, she still teaches part time in University and has 2 master's degrees herself. She brings great value to the whole team from theory ...