Originally published in August, 2015 I was recently listening to a group of teenagers talk about their summer jobs and most of the talk was about the leadership style that
As project managers, we are very good at setting expectations at the front end of the engagement. The more experienced we are, and the closer the project is to our
Let’s start with a different question… “What’s the difference?”. Among the many words that can be used to describe a leader, a few that stand out are: a strategic thinker
When leaders start thinking strategically, the creative juices flow. What are we capable of doing? How far can we take this? What could tomorrow look like? What would happen if…?
All projects can be completed on time and within budget if you follow a simple rule: 80/20
80 % Communication and 20 % Banging a hammer.
Does not matter if you are building a bridge or rolling out software. By following the 80/20 rule you have a great chance to succeed.
Anyone can order concrete, but communicating what needs to be in place before the concrete arrives, the type of concrete required, and what needs to be done after the concrete is poured will ensure success.
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All projects can be completed on time and within budget if you follow a simple rule: 80/20
80 % Communication and 20 % Banging a hammer.
Does not matter if you are building a bridge or rolling out software. By following the 80/20 rule you have a great chance to succeed.
Anyone can order concrete, but communicating what needs to be in place before the concrete arrives, the type of concrete required, and what needs to be done after the concrete is poured will ensure success.