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Things I've noticed

Observations on transformation, execution and leadership communication. Written from inside the work, not from above it.

Barbara Zelenay in discussion with colleagues during a leadership workshop, illustrating constructive feedback, disagreement and trust at work
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We give AI better feedback than we give our colleagues

Maybe one of the more useful things AI can teach us about working with humans has nothing to do with AI. It's about feedback.

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Laptop, phone, AirPods and espresso on an outdoor terrace
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Don't make people read 140 notifications to find out what matters

A simple approach to leadership communication after summer vacation: filter the noise, tell people what changed and give them three priorities for what comes next.

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