Project Management and the Prisoner’s Dilemma
Have you ever been on a project or program where all the PMs knew that their project was in trouble, […]
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Leadership
Are You the One-Eyed Man in the Land of the Blind or The Blind Leading the Blind?
Have you ever asked yourself this question? I have. There were times I thought I was sure I knew what
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Ask For It!
Have you started the conversation with your team about Expected Behaviors yet? The dialogue may not be as uncomfortable you
It’s Official – Start Digging!
Today, President Obama signs a massive Economic Stimulus Package, offering significant funding for new infrastructure projects. Dust off your shovels!
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Are Your Projects Shovel-Ready and Team Prepared?
Are your projects “shovel ready”? For those of you who have not been paying attention, shovel ready projects is the
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No Oxygen at the Top: Project Management Challenges at the Everest of Organizations
If you’ve ever been inside of a tin of sardines you will have a pretty good idea of what it’s
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See The Opportunity – Seize the Opportunity
I just returned from hearing Carly Fiorini (former CEO of HP) speak at Celebrity Forum. She defined leaders as those who
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What do they have in common?
Think about Google and Net Apps. Now think about the Ritz-Carlton Resort-Hotel Chain, Best Buy, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and
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Conflict, Diversity & Distance
I spoke to the Project Management SIG this morning and we talked about handling conflict when managing people from all
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January 20th
It’s my birthday. It’s also the day we inaugurate our Presidents. We’ve been doing it on January 20th for as
Clearing the Underbrush
One of my CEOs recently mentioned that the recession is forcing him to rethink all aspects of his business, including
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