In my opinion, generative tension refers to a constructive form of micro-conflict or disagreement that stimulates creativity, innovation, and growth within a team or organization....
Rethinking Workplace Bullying: What If You Both Are the Problem?
When faced with a difficult colleague or an uncomfortable workplace situation, it’s easy to label someone as the “bully.” But what if we flipped the script? What if, instead of focusing on who’s at fault, we considered the possibility that they might see you as the bully?
The Problem With Conflict Resolution Is That It’s Expensive
The Problem With Conflict Resolution Is That It's Expensive So why not address team micro-conflicts as they occur?
How Does SpatzAI Work?
SpatzAI Fairer Teamwork Globally "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking". For over 20 years, I’ve worked on distilling micro-conflicts into something simple, actionable, and universal.
Culture in Focus: How We Work, Behave and Misbehave
The way things are done around here. The way we behave when we are doing things around here. The way we behave when we misbehave doing things around here. It is numbers 2 & 3 that I am most interested in.
In Plane View: SpatzAI and the Art of Designing Systems for Leadership
In many ways, leaders are like commercial pilots, and the sophisticated planes they fly are the systems they use to transport their crew (the team) and passengers (their customers).
The Polarizing Trap: Overly Agreeing and Overly Disagreeing
Have you ever paused to reflect on the way people agree with you? Responses like "Absolutely!" or "1000 percent!" might feel affirming in the moment, but they come with a hidden cost. Whatever happened to a straightforward "I agree"?
Addressing Psychosocial Hazards with Objectivity and Innovation
Safe Work Australia (SWA) and the state safety bodies define psychosocial hazards as "unreasonable behavior," with workplace bullying further categorized as "repeated unreasonable behavior."
Elevator Pitch: SpatzAI – The Game Changer in Workplace Collaboration
"Imagine a world where workplace teams can address every friction point, no matter how small before it grows into a conflict. That’s exactly what SpatzAI delivers.
Micro-Psychosocial Hazards: One-Off Unreasonable Behavior
In my opinion, SpatzAI can fill a critical gap in workplace safety by addressing one-off unreasonable behaviors that current psychosocial hazard regulations, such as those outlined by Safe Work Australia, do not adequately cover. The Safe Work Australia guidelines define workplace bullying as “repeated, unreasonable behavior” that poses risks to health and safety.
