Decision-making that works: move from consensus to consent
Lets dive into an approach to decision making that is all about inclusivity and efficiency that can also help make remote work more engaging
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make work better one tweak at a time
Michelle Wallace
- Sep 6
- 3 min
Boosting Remote Work Connections: Creating Water Cooler Moments
Remote work often lacks that personal connection we thrive on. Here's how to recreate those water cooler moments in the virtual world.
Michelle Wallace
- Aug 28
- 3 min
Making Feedback Better with One Teeny Tiny Word Change
When you give positive input or feedback and then say “but”, it counteracts the positive things. So how can we make it work better?
Michelle Wallace
- Aug 15
- 3 min
Mastering your schedule: the Power Hour to tame daily chaos
The Power Hour technique is your secret weapon to wrangle chaos, foster productivity, and strengthen your availability as a leader.
Michelle Wallace
- Aug 9
- 6 min
Embracing Summer Hours: A Personal Experiment in Productivity
I've decided to work reduced hours this summer and challenge the notion that more hours equals more productivity. This is how it's going...
Michelle Wallace
- Jul 13
- 3 min
Say no
In a world where busyness is rewarded it’s a challenge to say no. It's time to reclaim control over our work, impact, time and energy.
Michelle Wallace
- Jun 29
- 4 min
Embracing Balance: Redefining Your Work-Life Harmony
Learn to your own balance and ideal working schedule. Whether how or how much you work, it's about defining what works for you.
Michelle Wallace
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Take Control of Your Schedule: A Week of Meeting Detox
Explore how to disrupt the relentless flow of back-to-back meetings and learn to reclaim some control over your schedule
Michelle Wallace
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Are You Talking Too Much in Meetings? Here's Why You Should Care
Have you ever been to a meeting where one or two individuals have done all the talking? This can lead to a lack of diversity in perspectives
Michelle Wallace
- May 18
- 4 min
‘Flexi-Comms’ - Adapting your Communications to suit Flexible Working
Let's talk about asynchronous communication, a type of communication that you'll need to understand and embrace in a flexible workplace.
Michelle Wallace
- May 4
- 3 min
How to write your own instruction manual
Jotting down your personal user manual and understanding it yourself can be really powerful.
Michelle Wallace
- Apr 20
- 3 min
The value of team feedback
Retrospectives are a powerful tool for continuous improvement. They allow teams to identify areas for improvement and build on their strengt
Michelle Wallace
- Apr 11
- 3 min
Organisational Debt: The Cost of Ignoring Outdated and Excessive Process
Lengthy processes and outdated structures are often overlooked as 'how we do things around here' and are rarely considered an expense
Michelle Wallace
- Apr 4
- 3 min
Switch off when switch off
We are so used to instant responses and an always-on mentality, that it’s incredibly difficult to switch off.
Let's change that.
Michelle Wallace
- Mar 24
- 3 min
Busyness badge of honour
Have you found yourself saying "I'm so busy" on repeat? You're not alone. In today's ‘busy’ society, we often equate our value with how much
Michelle Wallace
- Mar 17
- 2 min
I messed up!
When was the last time you made a mistake? If you're human, it was probably within the last week. In our working environment, we need to cr
Michelle Wallace
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Co-elevate, find brilliance together
By engaging in co-elevation we're not only fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual support but also enhancing our own professional growth
Michelle Wallace
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Co-create, don't dictate
What do traffic lights and roundabouts tell us about human behaviour? See how we engage our brains and what it means for others
Michelle Wallace
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Stop hitting reply all
And have a think about who really needs to be in the email chain in the first place. This weekly tweak is part of our series to make work...
Michelle Wallace
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Improve meeting participation - bring in more voices
Did you know that in meetings of six or more people, two will do at least 60% of the talking? Check how to make meetings more inclusive
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