Your employee engagement via a 4 act play
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Communication, Conflict resolution
You’re sitting in a really comfortable, deep red, crushed velvet theatre seat. You look up when you hear the swish of matching red velvet curtains open to display an imaginary scene set at a workplace. Relax. Settle back & watch the four act play about employee engagement that’s about to unfold before your […]
Tags: communication, Conflict resolution, employee engagement, working better together
Your 7 day tech challenge for life hacks (+ a gift)
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Communication, Conflict resolution, Training & development
I never meant to get so involved with tech. In fact when a university came asking if I’d design & teach a course on how to use social media for learning, my first thought was ‘who me?!’ That was about 9 years ago & since then I’ve been on an intriguing, useful, practical path […]
Tags: challenge, communication, ease, efficiency, learning, life hacks, tech
An unusual Happy Valentine’s Day gift for you based on a true story with a twist
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Change management & wellness, Conflict resolution, Diversity & culture
In Europe keys are given on Saint Valentine’s Day to unlock hearts. On this day, a day of love & of celebrating affection & tenderness I’m giving you a key. A particular type of key. A key that’s meant to unlock difficult situations, particularly those where love, affection & tenderness are not central. […]
Tags: #metoo, change, sexism, tarana burke
My recipe for days when even the easiest thing is beyond you
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Business & organizational development, Change management & wellness, Communication, Conflict resolution, Teambuilding
Some days everything is hard. Nothing flows. Mess is looming. Conflict is lurking around every corner. And everything is an effort, even keeping your eyes open. (You might be having one of those days today.) On those days be gentle…. …with yourself & others. Grab your comfort clothes of choice […]
The honeymoon’s not over; use my free, easy, peasy worksheet to help plan a wonderful year for yourself
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Business & organizational development, Change management & wellness, Communication, Conflict resolution, Creativity & innovation, Employee retention, Human resources, Training & development
I’m here to tell you that the honeymoon is not over. The new year honeymoon that is. You can still drink deeply from the fresh start to the year. The Heath brothers, in their wonderful new book ‘The Power of Moments’ say ‘we have a hunger for these landmarks in time’ (aka […]
Tags: heath brothers, planning, worksheet, workshop
Take charge of your 2018 with a spa for your mind (without all the goopy stuff)
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Business & organizational development, Change management & wellness, Communication, Conflict resolution, Training & development
–> Did you set some goals for yourself for 2018 that have already crashed & burned? –> Are you blanching at the thought of even setting some goals? –> Do you feel lost even attempting to think about the kind of year you want? Have I got something special for you. I’m offering […]
Tags: community works, laughing matters, planning
How Actors, Zookeepers & More Are On Standby 24/7 To Help You
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Conflict resolution, Creativity & innovation
As a little girl I learned a key lesson about magical kingdoms being hidden in plain sight from my beloved Nana (that’s a picture of her as young woman). Later I learned to look at resources that were right in front of my nose that could help me get out of sticky situations. […]
Tags: Conflict resolution, creativity, decision making, magical kingdoms, perspective
How To Get Unstuck Thanks to Magical Kingdoms
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Change management & wellness, Conflict resolution, Creativity & innovation
Are you facing a particularly pernicious problem? Banging your head against the wall in frustration because you’re stuck & stumped? Stay tuned for some ease & how to find a way forward …. using resources that are right in front of your nose. Plus I’ll follow-up next week & share a fun, creative way […]
Tags: assumptions, bias, perspective, problem solving
Five Ways To See Anew & Find Another Perspective
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Communication, Conflict resolution, Creativity & innovation
Last week I made the case for Why You Need To See Anew & Find Another Perspective. Because even though you know that today’s problems won’t get resolved by the same approaches you’ve taken in the past … And even though you know the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and […]
Tags: assumptions, perspective
2 alternative conflict resolution techniques I picked up at the UN
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Conflict resolution
√ Your blood pressure is boiling √ You’re quietly simmering with your jaw aching from clenched teeth √ Your heart is beating faster than a hummingbird’s wings √ You’re as cool as ice while you plot your revenge &/or √ Your every muscle is screaming run, as you plan your escape These are […]
Tags: conflict, Conflict resolution, eLearning Africa, equal measures 2030, failure to communicate, holly weeks, united nations