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07 Aug

The Drama Triangle is Quietly Killing Your Team’s Results

Blame that circles the table, a colleague who "can't," a manager who fixes everything and resents it — the Drama Triangle rarely looks like a crisis, but it stalls decisions and drains your best people. Here's how leaders spot it, step into the Winner's Triangle, and take the wheel.

18 Jul

An Obeya Room Is Not a Wall Full of KPIs

By salomons.coach
In Blog, Teams & Collaboration, Tools & Methods, VUCA & Leadership, Workshops & Events

Team in a strategy workshop around a wall of charts and sticky notes

An effective Obeya room is more than a collection of dashboards and performance indicators. Discover how clear purpose, management routines, ownership and leadership discipline turn visual management into a system for better decisions and sustained improvement.

18 Dec

One-on-ones as a leadership discipline: from status updates to development dialogues

By salomons.coach
In Blog, Teams & Collaboration, VUCA & Leadership

2 persons having a one-on-one conversation in a meeting room behind a table with icons above their heads illustrating content components

One-on-one meetings are one of the most powerful leadership tools — and one of the most frequently misused. Drawing from personal leadership experience and evidence-based research, this article explores how leaders can design and execute one-on-ones that go beyond status updates and become conversations that build clarity, trust, and sustainable performance.

14 Feb

Transforming Year-End Reviews: From Obligation to Opportunity

By salomons.coach
In Blog, Organizations & Culture

Do your performance appraisals feel routine? Year-end reviews often become dreaded events that yield little benefit. What if these sessions were opportunities to strengthen relationships and boost performance? Picture a shift from evaluation to teamwork, where you set goals together and motivate your team. By fostering open conversations, you can enhance performance and build trust. Learn to make these meetings strategic for your team's growth—rather than just checking a box.