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Connect Before You Collaborate

Start your next meeting by asking each person one non-work question. Something simple — what they watched last night, what they’re looking forward to this weekend. Notice how it changes the energy.

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When listening to someone, do you focus on…

A colleague is telling you about a problem they’re facing. What do you focus on?

Facts tell you what happened. Emotions tell you why it matters. Human-centred design requires both — understanding someone's experience means hearing the content and sensing the feeling underneath it.

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What Are You Avoiding?

“What’s one question you’ve been avoiding asking yourself — because you suspect you won’t like the answer?”

— Reflection Skills

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Catch Your Default

Before making a decision, pause and ask: “Am I choosing this because it’s the best option, or because it’s the most familiar?” Write down one bias that might be at play.

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