Philip Ramsey
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The Structure of Paradox: Managing Interdependent Opposites
When faced with a problem, how often do teams within your organization become polarized around proposed solutions that are opposites? For example, one group…
Learning Through Differences: Dilemma Theory in Action
Karen was often irritated by Jenny when they worked together. It seemed to Karen that, whenever tensions rose between the two of them, she…
Consultants as Problem Solvers or Capacity Builders?
As we seek ways to cope with the increasing rate and complexity of change affecting our businesses, many of us have begun to recognize…
Wobbling to Success by Managing the “Accidental Adversaries” Dynamic
Have you ever been in a relationship that you just knew could be better? Or one that required hard work to maintain because of…
Charting the Challenge of Perfectionism
Most people appreciate when a task is done well. And we know what can result when we strive to do something to the best…
How Do YOU Gauge Achievement?
How are your kids doing at school? If you are like most parents, this question makes you think about grades. We generally judge achievement…
Ford and Firestone Hit a Pothole
Every partnership occasionally runs into rocky roads, but the relationship between U.S. auto giant Ford Motor Company and Japanese tire maker Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.recently hit…
How Am I Supposed to Work with Her?”: The “Accidental Adversaries” Storyline
Building solid partnerships presents a perplexing challenge for organizations—and individuals—today. Managers are becoming increasingly aware that strong relationships among coworkers, team members, departments, and…