VIDEO: How to Break a Stalemate

ā€œCreating an undesired stalemate is the height of stupidity.ā€

That anonymous quote sums up the feelings of many of us who find ourselves stuck in a stalemate where neither side wants to give an inch.

Mutual benefit requires mutual consent. As we call know, a true vision for the future must be shared and that requires everyone pulling together in the same direction.

These practices are fundamental to the biggest ā€œcā€ word in management — communication: open, honest and mutual.

First posted on Smart Brief 12/05/2014