What can you learn from "the new guy?"I've been enjoying Andy Jordan's blog on the People Side of Project Management. In a recent posting he talks about interacting with "the new guy" and how we can not only help them as mentors but that we can also learn from them in the process.In Amy Sutherland's... Continue Reading →
What Shamu Can Teach You About Your Boss
One of the dirty little secrets of managing is that, over time, you'll do more managing up and out than down. But that's easier said than done. What are some important lessons learned about managing up?I recommend Dan and Chip Heath's article in FastCompany entitled, "Your Boss is a Monkey". They take lessons from Amy... Continue Reading →
So Much To Do, So Little Time
"So much to do. So little time."It's the theme song of most professionals these days. "How can I keep up with what's most important when there's just so much to do?"A recent CIO Magazine cover story laid out twenty of their best tips to invest 20 minutes wisely. Though they may overstate them as "20... Continue Reading →