CIO Magazine published a summary of a recent survey regarding project success factors. The list has some of my personal favorites, including: Clear definition of success Clearly defined roles and responsibilities Process for managing scope changes, and Risk management Though I agree that "A Willingness to Make Unpopular Decisions" is relevant, I've found great success... Continue Reading →
Death By PowerPoint (or video or….)
I know, I know... everybody knows that PowerPoint is all too often abused. Though we are aware of the crime, death by PowerPoint remains way too commonplace in everyday corporate life. This slide show at CIO Magazine's website is a good reminder for us all.John Medina's book Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving... Continue Reading →
You Are Who You…
... spend the most time with. Do you buy that?In my keynote entitled The Dirty Little Secret of Business, we talk about the importance of relationships. During the keynote I ask people in the audience: "How much does it matter who you spend time with? Why?"Overwhelmingly the responses are that we are significantly impacted by... Continue Reading →