http://www.duanezobrist.com Always Keep a Pigeon in Your Pocket: The Power of Plan B Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:11:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most managers in today’s workplace understand the importance of collaboration, yet they struggle with the implementation. There are three concepts, which if properly understood, can help any manager shorten the collaboration curve. 1. Move from “transactional cooperation” to full collaboration. Many employees believe they are collaborating, when in fact they are engaged ... http://www.duanezobrist.com/2008/05/18/keys-to-collaboration/ I had an interesting experience recently that reinforced the idea that, sometimes, even under the best leadership, problems can arise. On a recent spring day I boarded an eight passenger raft to spend the day on some pristine West Virginia white water. Our raft was giddy with anticipation as we honed ... http://www.duanezobrist.com/2008/05/18/where-leaders-excel/ As I spend time researching material I use for my speaking and consulting business I often come across individuals that are, what I like to call, accidental leaders. Accidental leaders are individuals, who, when placed in tough situations, step up to the challenge and create lasting change. Over the next ... http://www.duanezobrist.com/2008/05/18/the-accidental-leader-leadership-lessons-from-baden-powell/