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.
MICRO-CONFLICT RESOLUTION MEETS PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
“65% of startup teams fail due to founder conflict” Harvard Professor, Noam WassermanTHE FOUNDER’S DILEMMAS WHAT IS CONFLICT?As humans, disagreement, debate, and negotiation are all natural aspects of our interactions. However, it's how we handle these situations that defines us and determines our outcomes. At SpatzAI, we view disagreement as a healthy aspect of team... Continue Reading →
SpatzAI: A Real-Time Intervention Toolkit for Managing Problematic Behaviors in Teams
As a behavior research novice but with over 20 years of pondering, my primary focus has been designing an effective intervention method to address problematic behavior within teams. Specifically, I have been working on a solution to manage unfair naysaying or browbeating instances, which can stifle collaboration and prevent team members from sharing their ideas.
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