SOFT SKILLS CAN PREVENT HARD PROBLEMS

SOLVE FOR THE RIGHT PROBLEM

SOFT SKILLS FOR HARD PROBLEMS

Accuracy is only possible if you measure the right things!

In Adaptive Leadership we break challenges into 3 buckets- Technical, Adaptive, and (most likely) a combination of both- things and people. It's not exact but it's a great start.

Since 2008, I've worked with hundreds of leaders in all sectors who want to build more inclusive organizations or teams to compete and grow.

See Work Samples below for an overview of problems we've solved.

See Public Sector examples at GOVERNMENT READY.

CONTACT

LEADERSHIP STARTS WITH COMMUNICATION

TRANSFORMATIONS

Conflict is a normal part of human interaction. It can be healthy and instructive. But, when poorly managed, it can undermine your best intentions and compromise performance.

If this isn't your strongest skill our simple tools that can help. Benefits of working with us include:

ORGANIZATIONAL / TEAM

Reduce conflict through understanding yourself and others
Improve productivity, team cohesion, and/or service delivery
Attract and retain talented people

EXECUTIVE

Worry less about saying "the wrong thing"
Avoid or resolve communication mishaps
Feel more confident and authentic

WORK SAMPLES

Bridge Generational Differences

We designed an executive retreat to prepare a team of Boomer and GenX leaders to work with a C-suite entourage of new partners from Japan.

Inclusive Business Engagement

Bridge Generational Differences

We captured the unsung efforts of Greater Seattle Chamber members to forge relationships with small, multicultural, community-based businesses.

Rebrand to Protect More Women

Bridge Generational Differences

Rebrand to Protect More Women

We developed culturally-inclusive visual messaging for a personal safety firm that was attracting more diverse, global, and corporate clients.

Facilitating Board Conflict

Building Writers' Inclusion Skills

Creating a Kid-Friendly Intake

We helped an executive director and board that had been fighting for months to resolve their differences amicably and drop two brewing law suits.

Creating a Kid-Friendly Intake

Building Writers' Inclusion Skills

Creating a Kid-Friendly Intake

We designed interactive messaging and welcoming actions to help children and parents feel more at ease when they arrived for school testing.

Building Writers' Inclusion Skills

We designed and presented a training and facilitated a panel discussion to help grant writers close gaps between ethics and funders' high hopes for inclusion.

RESULTS

SOLVE FOR THE RIGHT PROBLEM

SOFT SKILLS FOR HARD PROBLEMS

LEADERSHIP STARTS WITH COMMUNICATION

TRANSFORMATIONS

DELIVERABLES

YOU WALK AWAY WITH

WORK SAMPLES

Bridge Generational Differences

Bridge Generational Differences

Bridge Generational Differences

Inclusive Business Engagement

Bridge Generational Differences

Bridge Generational Differences

Rebrand to Protect More Women

Bridge Generational Differences

Rebrand to Protect More Women

Facilitating Board Conflict

Building Writers' Inclusion Skills

Creating a Kid-Friendly Intake

Creating a Kid-Friendly Intake

Building Writers' Inclusion Skills

Creating a Kid-Friendly Intake

Building Writers' Inclusion Skills

Building Writers' Inclusion Skills

Building Writers' Inclusion Skills

"Thanks for your facilitation. You helped our board members who had strong, varying opinions, better understand each other's views. The framework you shared encouraged us to clarify roles in the future, which helped alleviate mental stress for us all."