“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 →
The Most Important Lesson You Learned Last Year
What did you learn last year? It’s a simple enough question, and it would be easy to answer it with, “Well, I learned a lot!” But I’d like you to get more specific. What’s something specific you learned in the last 12 months that either you didn’t know before or you had to re-learn? What... Continue Reading →
Can you learn project management?
Certainly you've wondered that before, haven't you? "Can that person--that so unorganized, easily distracted, doesn't take work seriously person over there--really learn how to manage projects? I don't think they could deliver a pizza to their mother!" We can put someone in a class or e-learning session, but can they really learn the stuff? Can... Continue Reading →