Entries by Daria P

The Nobel Explorers Ask Clarifying Questions

How often have you been talking to someone who just nods back, saying “Uh-huh, ok,” whereas to you it appears as if they may not have really understood your point? When we work in a team it is crucial that everybody in the team operates with the same information and understands each other. Communicating clearly […]

The Nobel Explorers Constructive Colonel Badge

Think back to a time when your colleague or classmate has done something you didn’t like. Did you struggle with how to handle it? Is there a way to tell them you disagree without hurting their feelings? The alternative is to say nothing, but potentially risking the future of the whole project. Providing your teammates […]

The Nobel Explorers Brainstormer Badge

Sparking our inherent creative potential is essential for solving complex work and life-related problems that we encounter on an everyday basis. Unfortunately, the older we get, the less inclined we are to employ our creativity. The issue gets even more complicated when we want to engage a whole team in this creative process. How do […]