Project Mangers, Points and the Space in between
How might we apply the observations Richard Nisbett made in his book Geography of Thought to the project-driven workplace? Is […]
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Team Leadership
Building Rapport – East and West
Recently one of my clients sent a team of engineers to Japan. For most of the team this was their
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The Hidden Value of Conferences and Symposiums
If all you are planning on doing at the next conference you attend is to learn something from the sessions and the exhibits, my advice would be to save your money, focus on your work, and ‘get the dvd’. As we all know, attending conferences isn’t just about the sessions, the keynote speakers, or the product demos. The values you attain from attending conferences are all in the periphery, they are about the ‘X Factors’, those that help you , your team and your company get ahead professionally.
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The Myth About Project Managers
Let’s get out of the dark ages and admit what we know. Project manager is a misnomer. We don’t manage
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Walk Left, Stand Right
I recently landed at Boston’s Logan Airport in the wee hours of the morning. I collected my luggage and boarded
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A Century of Scientific Management
Did you know Project Management is having a birthday? Well, sort of a birthday. It was 100 years ago, in
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Communication Plans – passé or avant-garde
Why don’t most of us use communication plans? I know that most project managers I talk with don’t use them.
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Reality or Interpretation? You decide…
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about communication and perception. A friend of mine has gone from team member to
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Difficult People – not!
Difficult people. I really don’t like that term. Think back… haven’t all of us been perceived as “difficult” at least
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The best way to save time in the morning….
I was recently asked what is the best morning ritual to save time for busy singles and parents. How to get dressed and out the door without misplacing and redoing things. And for those with children: How to get your kids from forgetting 2,591 things back in their bedrooms. How to NOT have a
last-minute scramble for sports equipment or library books.
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It’s not what you say (Part II)
We’ve heard saying like “It’s not what you say, but how you say it”; “Actions speak louder than words”; “It’s not what you way, but how you feel when you say it.” After an incident this past week, I totally agree with all of those statements more than ever. Why?
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