Comments on: Team Building & Interpersonal Communication

By: Miki Saxon

Miki Saxon — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:54:51 +0000

Hi Steven, I did add more thoughts on 7/20 as promised. You can see them at http://www.leadershipturn.com/ownership-convergence/

By: Steven J Barker

Steven J Barker — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:35:48 +0000

Miki. Did you have any more thoughts on personal & team ownership?

By: Miki Saxon

Miki Saxon — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:38:50 +0000

Good advice, KS, and it’s worth following in any relationship, whether work-related or not!

By: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:06:13 +0000

Communication is very important to have a better working relationship. Take time to talk in every misunderstanding to avoid conflict complications.

All the best!

By: Miki Saxon

Miki Saxon — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:39:14 +0000

Hi Steven, I didn’t write the original post, but I think that you hit on a very significant point, i.e., the difference between personal and group ownership. It’s definitely worth exploring and I’ll do so tomorrow (7/20/09).

Please come back and add your thoughts.

By: Steven J Barker

Steven J Barker — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:36:46 +0000

It may be worth elaborating on this article. You mentioned briefly the effects of “personal ownership”. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on differences between personal ownership and group ownership. From first glance those differences seem subtle, but I have a feeling that they are far reaching.

By: Miki Saxon

Miki Saxon — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:51:53 +0000

Hi Steven, Although I didn’t write this post I agree with you, but would go a step further. Attitudes and skills expected of a team, department or company should always include the senior people. Double standards don’t pay off and can destroy a company.

Thanks for stopping by and adding your thoughts.

By: Steven J Barker

Steven J Barker — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:41:06 +0000

When implementing suggestions like these I think it is important that they go for the entire team environment (same standard for most senior team member as well as the rookie). This is one post where if it isn’t true of the leader it is most definitely is not going to be true of the rest of the team.

By: Blog Fabulous - Leadership Turn

Blog Fabulous - Leadership Turn — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 23:46:07 +0000

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By: Mary Jo Manzanares

Mary Jo Manzanares — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:16:21 +0000

How right you are, Nick, and thanks for the reminder.

Ultimately, we can only change our own behavior. But we can hope to influence the behavior of others. A little helping hand with that influence, through effective internal programs, strong commitments to communication and leadership, and an empowered workforce, will go a long ways as well.

Thanks for stoppping by, Nick, and I hope to hear your thoughts again.