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 →
"Punish Inaction"
I've become a major fan of Dev Patnaik's book Wired to Care: How Companies Prosper When They Create Widespread Empathy I'm looking forward to interviewing Dev tomorrow for an upcoming People and Projects Podcast episode.Don't wait for the interview--get the book now and start reading.While prepping for the interview I came across what I expect... Continue Reading →
Leaders are Readers! Here’s my Recommended Reading List
If you're like me, there are a lot of books you'd love to read but they just seem to stack up in a pile of good intentions. I don't consider myself a fast reader and I can honestly say that I don't particularly enjoy reading.But this I know for sure: leaders are learners.And one very... Continue Reading →