Today’s busy lifestyle and every-changing technology makes it difficult to stay on top (never mind ahead). If we’re too busy taking care of today’s’ business, how can we find time to prepare for tomorrow? Granted, this opens a can of worms. There are many avenues to this discussion. Today, we’ll try to focus on “how to stay knowledgeable and continue to be considered an expert in my field.”
Finding time to stay ahead Read More »
Raleigh certainly had a white Christmas this year (2010). The previous Raleigh Christmas (Dec 25th) snow was in 1947. When
Most things are not what they seem Read More »
New advances come up all the time, even in the area of “do-it-yourself”. The combination of the internet, wireless connections, and powerful search engines allow people access to more information with little effort or time investment. Armed with this information, people are more likely to “do-it-themselves”. Unfortunately, the consequences are as bountiful as the information. One of the consequences to small businesses may be a loss of a potential client.
Experts still research Read More »
-Defining and Driving a realistic metrics strategy – The Risks and Benefits of metrics No matter your role in the
What’s the color of the sky in your project world? Read More »
– a case for project metrics. The right metric, driving the right behavior aligned with the right strategy. Think of
Strategy Execution through Project Success Read More »
I am in sunny Seattle while writing this. A city I love when it is sunny. Mount Rainier and the
Clear Communication – Key to Success Read More »
For those who know me I am an avid scuba diver. The last week I took a short trip to
The Need for Agility Read More »
Have you ever thought “where do projects and project managers sit in the thoughts of senior and board level executives?”.
What thinking do senior management put into projects and project management? Read More »
Can I honestly say I play Chess? In my earlier blog I introduced the concept of using stories to break
Back in the frenetic 90s, when I’d been a Program Manager for about 5 years, I decided to return to
Project Management Unplugged: Facilitation vs. Control Read More »