In this 8020Info Water Cooler we share insights on decision-making, myths about strategy, HR trends, questions for reflection on 2021 goals, building resilience and audience-calibrated communications. Enjoy!
Barack Obama on Decision Making
Five Myths about Strategy
Building Focus and Resilience in 2021
Top HR Trends for 2021
David Allen’s Questions for the New Year
Audience-Centred More Than Ever
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8020Info specializes in strategic planning, public consultation/ research, & marketing communications.
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The 8020Info Water Cooler
Our newsletter is created to keep you abreast of some of the latest news and information of interest to small businesses, non-profits and public sector organizations. Water coolers are often the place where the best ideas are shared and we hope this newsletter — which we publish every three weeks — can serve a similar function in our own communities.
Vol-21_No-1_Jan_11-2021
January 10th, 2021
Vol-20_No-17_Dec_14-2020
December 13th, 2020
In this 8020Info Water Cooler we look at the value of a “frictionless mind”, ways to pitch a game-changing idea, steps to rest, reflect and refocus after this pandemic year, improve virtual engagement and performance reviews, plus our annual year-end shout-out. Enjoy!
Three Steps to Find Meaning From 2020
A “Frictionless Mind” Helped in 2020
Improving Your Virtual Engagement
Grace & Accountability in Performance Reviews
7 Ways to Sell a Game-Changing Idea
What We’re Reading
Our 2020 Year-End Shout Out
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Vol-20_No-16_Nov_23-2020
November 22nd, 2020
In this 8020Info Water Cooler we focus on pandemic leadership styles, taming Zoom, job impact statements, email marketing tips, 10 commandments for empowerment, and reducing unforeseen surprises in a complex operating environment. Enjoy!
The Best Pandemic Leadership Style
The Three Rules of Zoom
The Value of Job Impact Statements
Improving your Email Marketing
The 10 Commandments of Empowerment
System Surprises and Unintended Consequences
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Vol-20_No-15_Nov_02-2020
November 1st, 2020
In this 8020Info Water Cooler we focus on reconciling tough decisions with ethics, the value of heart in your leadership, things to know when delivering bad news, amplifying your level of influence, and pressures on governance during the pandemic. Enjoy!
A Framework for Tough Decisions
Heart and Humanity: The Pandemic Superpower
Website Redesign: Getting it Right
Four Things to Avoid When Delivering Bad News
The List: Amplifying Your Level of Influence
Pandemic Pressure Points for Governance
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Vol-20_No-14_Oct_12-2020
October 10th, 2020
In this 8020Info Water Cooler we cover myths and barriers to change, a creative “chaotic marketing” technique, the power of belonging, attention and focus, and eight archetypes of tension-suffused dilemmas. Enjoy!
Four Myths about Change Initiatives
Molokai Advertising (“chaotic marketing” technique)
The Power of Belonging
A Secret to Leading Work-From-Home Teams
The List: Eight Archetypes of Dilemmas
Focus as Strategy
What We’re Reading
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