3 Improv Exercises That Can Change the Way Your Team Works – Harvard Business Review
What can leaders learn from improv comedians?
1. Embrace the ensemble
2. Take responsible risk
3. Follow the follower
When Not to Treat a Colleague as You’d Want to Be Treated – Harvard Business Review
Roger was a young rising star. He had always been successful, and prided himself on his brains, speed, and ability to deliver impressive results. His company had just appointed him to take over a troubled country operation in Latin America. He did a brilliant job turning things around financially. But he then got completely stymied by a group of angry employees who started a covert revolution in the ranks — and almost succeeded in getting him fired.
How to Help Your Team Bounce Back from Failure – Harvard Business Review
No one likes to fail. And while we all know the importance of learning from mistakes, both individuals and teams can struggle to bounce back from big blunders. Whether it was a project that didn’t meet its targets or an important deadline that you all missed, what can you do to help your employees recover? How can you help them see the experience as an opportunity for growth instead of the kiss of death?