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by Catherine Malchaire “This person needs to be let go.” Why is this subject still taboo? Now, I agree with those who will say that people are being unfairly dismissed these days and that there…

by Catherine Malchaire “Thank you for this conversation. You know, I don’t think we’ll be working together.” That was my response to an HR Director (let’s call her Sophie) after a first one-hour meeting. And…

by Catherine Malchaire We should organise more meetings! And yes, it’s the only way to tap into collective intelligence. Obviously, you don’t just do it any which way. In ParticipAgile, this is called the 3…

by Catherine Malchaire Have you heard of the closing round? No, not a dance. A closing round. 🛞 At the end of each meeting, you go around the participants to find out how everyone is…

by Nicolas Dejehansaert Hiring, tech and training can all be good. The problem is what happens in between. You can hire recruiters, invest in CRM and other technology, and roll out a sales methodology. You…

by Catherine Malchaire Why do some coaches struggle to take off their coaching hat, even in private? It’s happened to me several times at networking events when I meet coaches. Generally, they have a great…

by Catherine Malchaire The subtle warning signs of a lack of cohesion in a team? You know that feeling you sense but can’t quite put into words? And yet ! A team doesn’t fall apart…

by Catherine Malchaire If I ruled the world! 80% of the school curriculum would be devoted to developing soft skills. This post was inspired by the podcast: “@What now?” by comedian Trevor Noah. If you…

In today’s business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) represent a significant strategic move for many organizations. The appeal lies in the potential benefits, including access to new markets, enhanced capabilities, and operational efficiency. However, M&As…