Human expression is a fundamental aspect of our existence. Speaking up, at its core, represents an intrinsic part of our nature, a vehicle through which we engage with the world.
Are You Accountable For your behavior?
Not everyone in teams and organizations know how to be accountable for their behavior.Here are 3 levels of behavior accountability that we use at SpatzAI HQ1. Acknowledge:Only some people can say sorry for their mistake."My mistake, I didn't understand." 2. Simple Apology:Only a rare few can apologize for their misbehavior when they make a mistake."I... Continue Reading →
What Three Words?
Imagine we were in a team and all of us agreed that we could use one of three words (in phases) to pause the conversation and protect ourselves in the event that we felt uncomfortable, offended, or threatened when we had differences of opinion. The three words were three levels or phases of objecting and... Continue Reading →
From Conflict to Conversation
I think most conflicts stem from poor delivery of the content and escalate from there. So I work on the guiding principle of splitting a conflict into two parts. 1. Agree/disagree with the content and 2. Object/accept the delivery I have found that once this process is agreed to and used well, an interesting dynamic occurs. Our discussion goes from a conflict to a conversation. We use SpatzAI to achieve this.
In Search of Objectivity
In search of Objectivity My Opinion Piece: In today's complex social landscape, our behavioral responses to situations we deem problematic can significantly impact outcomes. Upon closer examination, it has become apparent to me that individuals tend to fall into three distinct categories: the aggressive, the objective, and the submissive. Let's delve into each of these... Continue Reading →
Is the Singularity (AGI) Coming?
If we don't design and implement a global standardized intervention to monitor and address our polarized and often uncivil disagreements, the arrival of the AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is unlikely in the near future, in my opinion.
Why We Should Resolve Our Spats and Not Wait Till They Escalate to Full Blown Conflicts
Why We Should Resolve Our Spats and Not Wait Till They Escalate to Full Blown Conflicts
Protecting New Ideas From Naysaying and Browbeating
Here is the latest iteration for what SpatzAI does. Our app and framework provides a real-time intervention that safeguards new ideas within teams. Protection from what, you may ask? From the dogmatic naysaying and browbeating that can have a significant negative impact on new ideas and the individuals proposing them. Here are a few ways... Continue Reading →
Start at the End – SpatzAI Behavioral Statement
Matt Wallaert's book Start At The End (summary) is an excellent starter for learning to create an intervention that can be piloted and refined to eventually achieve the desired behavior. Based on the idea that science is a better way to design an intervention than using "marketing madmen" scratching their heads and putting together an... Continue Reading →
Failsafe Button for Teams
In many workplaces, discussions can quickly become heated or uncomfortable, mainly when discussing sensitive topics. This is where having a failsafe "button" or procedure can be incredibly useful.
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