"Invite that person in Marketing to lunch? What are you talking about, Andy! I don't even take a lunch!" I've had that conversation with many executive coaching clients. As we talk about the importance of developing relationships (the essence of our keynote entitled "The Dirty Little Secret of Business"), I often recommend using lunch as... Continue Reading →
Ten Less-Considered Keys to Project Success
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 →
GPA + .333
There's a new way to beef up a resume! Raise your grade point average! Indeed, a growing number of schools are helping their graduates look better to the job market by indiscriminately upping GPA's by a fixed amount (or by getting rid of the grading system altogether). Click here for the story. Lessons for leaders:... Continue Reading →
