What are you supposed to be doing right now, instead of reading this post? I ask because there are countless demands competing for your attention, right? Your inbox. Text messages you need to return. Headlines in the news. A stakeholder who needs something. A problem at home. The deliverable due in a few hours. Something... Continue Reading →
Getting Commitment When They’re Dragging Their Feet
Do you ever have to rely on someone to finish a task who doesn't have the same sense of urgency as you? Whether it’s someone in a different part of the business or outside the walls of our organization, project managers and other leaders regularly depend on other people. Since we often don’t have positional... Continue Reading →
How to Avoid Screwing Up a Perfectly Good Decision
“I can’t believe they think that’s a good decision.” Have you been in that situation—when your senior management makes a decision that, from your perspective, makes no sense? Most people have countless examples come to mind. One situation, in particular, turned out to be a significant teachable moment for me. I was leading a team... Continue Reading →
