by DavidFraser | Aug 17, 2015 | Relationship Skills, Systems
In relationships of whatever kind, there’s potential for getting in a muddle over this: By “fair,” do we mean “equal” or do we mean “in proportion?” This is a key distinction in moral psychology developed in Jonathan...
by DavidFraser | Aug 10, 2015 | Leadership, Relationship Skills, Systems
It could be that I’m noticing this more for reasons that are particular to me. That said… It seems to have become more and more common for representatives of some corporate bodies and local and national government to respond to a new question or challenge...
by DavidFraser | Jul 27, 2015 | Leadership, Relationship Skills, Wisdom
Sometimes revisiting a simpler way of life reminds us of important things: Take single track roads with passing places, for example… (We have these in Scotland, especially on the islands, but maybe not in your part of the world, I know.) In case you’ve never...
by DavidFraser | Jul 13, 2015 | Leadership, Relationship Skills, Sales
It depends, of course… …on the situation, our formal role within it (if any), our personal power or authority in the specific circumstances, the personalities of other people involved, and what we want or need to achieve. If our aim is to make a difference...
by DavidFraser | Jul 6, 2015 | Relationship Skills, Systems
…then our work is useless. We—or others—often congratulate ourselves on our efficiency in standardising a process or making electronic what once was a paper system. The trouble is… If in so doing we create something that no longer matches the cognitive...
by DavidFraser | Jun 29, 2015 | Leadership, Relationship Skills
We tend to feel uncomfortable if we don’t have complete control of the situation we are in. And yet, sometimes – often? – we need to let go and accept that if the team as whole is going to make progress, we can’t keep a tight rein on...
