Distinctions

01/06/2022

"We have been in a state of constant change, as we know sometimes change is hard.
This HRB article outlines the key reasons behind resistance to change in an organisation. How many of these are you facing ?
https://hbr.org/2012/09/ten-reasons-people-resist-chang
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Which ones are hurting your company?

19/05/2022

CREDIBILITY + RELIABILITY + INTIMACY = TRUST
David Maister's trust equation demystifies how we build trust with others. He also highlight the one thing that destroys trust SELF-ORIENTATION. With the flux of teams in transition, for all sorts of reasons, the ability to build trust quickly is an serious advantage!

What can you do more, or less of to engender greater levels of trust?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXWDl0Vik48

The ability to build trust is one of the core capabilities of any leader. And yet, while we have an intuitive feel for when trust is present, or when it's ab...

17/05/2022

Investing in people's happiness at work makes sense. It's what we do! Lets connect. [email protected]

Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | TED Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI
Gallop Research: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/237530/item-best-friend-work.aspx

12/05/2022

Are you seeing employee burn out, reduced productivity, or lack of engagement at your workplace ?connect with us to discuss your Hybrid People Strategy, Agile Planning & Collaborative Work Management. Contact us on distincions.ie of work

11/05/2022

The 3 Day Sprint builds critical virtual teaming skills to help team collaboration more effectively and achieve greater results. Is your team ready to Sprint ? Register at www.3daysprint.ie

10/05/2022

Last chance to register! Join us on Wed, May 11th at 9.30am to 10:30 am GMT
Register https://www.3daysprint.ie/event-details/bringing-faces-and-fun-back-to-the-workplace

05/05/2022

Are you feeling like you might have lost perspective on the challenges that this new work environment brings ? Why not give us a call for free 30min no obligation consultation with us on [email protected]

04/05/2022

One week to go! Join us on Wed, May 11th at 9.30am GMT to 10:30am. Register https://www.3daysprint.ie/event-details/bringing-faces-and-fun-back-to-the-workplace

27/04/2022

Building trust has always been a critical component of effective leadership. This has become that little bit harder with teams working remote, all or part of the time. The fundamentals haven’t changed. This article is a great reminder of how to create those important trust building opportunities. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/04/28/12-ways-managers-can-establish-a-trusting-relationship-with-employees/?sh=28e59528c297

If you want your employees to trust you, you have to trust them too.

26/04/2022

Elaine Russell shares how she helped two leadership teams collaborate to build an integrated growth plan, following an acquisition. Cunningham – CEO USIT & BUNAC speaks to her team's experience and the outcomes they achieved. What can the 3-Day Sprint help your team achieve? Find out more at: www.3daysprint.ie

21/04/2022

Architects have a natural talent for design thinking, especially as it applies to the way to share and use space. We got curious and found this article on the seven practices they have begun adopting to manage teams and maintain productivity within a hybrid workplace. How transferable are these to your workplace? https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/7-tips-for-managing-teams-and-productivity-in-a-hybrid-workplace_o

As more employees return to the office in some capacity, companies need to update their planning and work policies to reflect a changed world.

20/04/2022

Are you involved in shaping your hybrid strategy? Are you where you want to be or feeling a little stuck?
This article offers three lenses that might help you reflect on the approach being taken, allowing you to move forward with more awareness and confidence. Contact us to explore how we can help your organisation find the best way forward [email protected]
https://www.distinctions.ie/post/shaping-the-hybrid-workplace

Are you where you want to be? While it's tempting to stick our heads in the sand and wait for all this to pass, the reality is that at this point, there is a real sense of impatience growing. Employers and employees are calling for new work practices to be defined so we can get on with it!

19/04/2022

A 12-page guide on boosting team performance with virtual and blended teams. Inside, we share the key power skills and tips team leaders need to create the right conditions for success in this new world of work. Download at: www.3daysprint.ie/virtual-team-toolkit

A 12-page guide on boosting team performance with virtual and blended teams. Inside, we share the key power skills and tips team leaders need to create the right conditions for success in this new world of work.

14/04/2022

Are you curious about making hybrid work for your team? Join us for a Power hour with the 3-Day Sprint team on Wed May 11th at 9:30 am -10:30 am and come away with some practical ideas on how to bring fun back to the workplace. Register https://www.3daysprint.ie/event-details/bringing-faces-and-fun-back-to-the-workplace

13/04/2022

Join us and others who are curious about making Hybrid work effective for this highly inter-active workshop, where you will use on-line tools, share leadership tips and learn powerful strategies to improve collaboration, team morale and relationships in our new hybrid workplaces. Wed, May 11th at 9.30am-10:30 am GMT
Register https://www.3daysprint.ie/event-details/bringing-faces-and-fun-back-to-the-workplace

Join us and others who are curious about making Hybrid work effective, for this highly inter-active workshop where you will use on-line tools, share leadership tips and learn powerful strategies to improve collaboration, team morale and relationships in our new hybrid workplaces

07/04/2022

Are you grappling with how hybrid teaming looks like? Visit www.3daysprint.ie and book a consultation with Dowling to discuss what a Sprint can do for your team.

06/04/2022

These are two communication styles that lead to the biggest source of tension in meetings and within teams. Understanding what the they have in common is a game changer! Let us know if these stategies help. # Activelistening https://www.distinctions.ie/post/the-art-of-communication

The answer to breaking this dynamic lies in our ability to ask good questions so that we get the information we need to move forward.

05/04/2022

Understanding what your team needs, based on their stage of development is so important. The Sprint is ideal for teams at the Forming stage and the Norming stage - in both these team states, what the team need most is an external to help them have good conversations, guiding them through collaboration, so that they can build trust and super-charge their collective power to achieve incredible outcomes. Teams that are storming need a little more of a marathon than a Sprint. www.distinctions.ie/post/teamwork-four-types-how-do-you-choose

we will shed light on the differences between each type of team intervention and more importantly what you can expect as outcomes from each.

30/03/2022

Sabina Nawaz offers up a totally logical approach "Stay interviews." Instead of waiting until it's too late, why not invest time in asking your loyal employees what are the things that makes their work life good? Remember, just because you ask, doesn't mean you need a solution to issues on the spot. Being asked goes a long way! https://hbr.org/2022/03/what-stops-people-on-your-team-from-leaving

Ask these four questions in your next one-on-one.

24/03/2022

Paul Chandler of RecMark and Sprint Master Fabio Grassi speak to their experience of doing a Sprint with the RecMark team. The Sprint challenge was getting a new product to market. What can the 3-Day Sprint help your team achieve? Find out more at: www.3daysprint.ie

17/03/2022

Writing meaningful goals requires a bit of focus and intentionality. However, the rewards are plentiful. Top of the list is a greater sense of control, motivation and job satisfaction. Here is a formula you can use to begin crafting goals that really matter!

Creating great goals is a learnt skill. Here is a formula you can use to begin crafting goals that will build you up and drive you and your teams forward.

16/03/2022

Fiona Dowling share a case study with a senior team in a Global Software Company seeking to 'create a culture of collaboration & celebration to drive results'. How can the 3-Day Sprint help your team? Find out more at: https://www.3daysprint.ie

10/03/2022

Agile in a Hybrid world of work makes sense! "Thousands of organisations [beyond IT sectors] testify that their agile efforts have paid off in terms of speed, quality, value, and long-term growth" However, "approximately half of the organisations that undertake agile transformations fail" WHY?

Having the right processes and tools is important, but what ultimately determines success is the way team members interact. We're not born with these teaming skills, they are learnt. Distinctions can work with your teams, through training or by facilitating in business as usual setting, to help them learn the critical skills that will help your organisation reap the advantages of agile, more dynamic ways of work. Let's talk?

https://hbr.org/2022/02/agile-doesnt-work-without-psychological-safety

Scrums and kanbans can’t help you if you’ve got a legacy culture that punishes vulnerability.

09/03/2022

Last day to register! The Tooling up for Hybrid webinar is tomorrow March 10th @ 9:30 am. Join the conversation and come away with some practical ideas to help tool up your people for Hybrid. Register on https://www.3daysprint.ie/event-details/tooling-up-for-hybrid-webinar

08/03/2022

Virtual brainstorming is better for innovation — and for people! However, to capitalise on these gains, we need to enable leaders and teams with the skills needed for this new world of work.

Tune into our 'Tooling up for Hybrid' webinar on Thu, Mar 10th @ 9:30 am GMT to find out how we leverage design thinking and agile to help clients thrive.Register at https://www.3daysprint.ie/event-details/tooling-up-for-hybrid-webinar
Source: The Oxford Handbook of Group Creativity and Innovation (2019)

07/03/2022

Do any of these challenges sound familiar? Join the conversation on Thu Mar 10th at 9:30 am and come away with some practical ideas to help Tool your people up for Hybrid. Only three days left to register https://www.3daysprint.ie/event-details/tooling-up-for-hybrid-webinar.

Join us to learn more about
* The latest insights on what's working well and why
* Key factors driving decision making
* Enablement and support strategies for an agile workplace

Who is this event for? This event will be of interest to those who are curious about how to best support and enable performance in a hybrid environment.

Who is this event for? This event will be of interest to those who are curious about how to best support and enable performance in a hybrid environment.

02/03/2022

Join us on March 10th, 9:30 am GMT for this interactive webinar where we will explore the key factors driving decision making, options for enablement, and support strategies to build an agile workplace. Register at https://www.3daysprint.ie/event-details/tooling-up-for-hybrid-webinar

01/03/2022

With so much unknown and things constantly changing, we need to think differently about how we make decisions. Check out these critical thinking tips.

17/02/2022

We have all the clues we need to understand the issue of Attrition = Attraction, from the wide body of data and reports out there. Yet, many are still struggling to figure out what actions to take. If you want to retain and attract talent, the consensus is that organisations need to invest in their people and culture.