Category Archives: management
Engaged Detachment
“You perceived it [the wall], so it was there. But now you have accepted the unacceptable, and the wall no longer blocks your path.” — the Ancient One, in “Doctor Strange” (2007) Workplace Enlightenment A few years ago, I had … Continue reading
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5 Principles for Project Success
Last week, I gave a 2-day workshop on project management. I focused on what I call the Five Principles for Project Success. It’s been my experience that when any of these principles are violated, a project is headed for trouble. … Continue reading
Filed under management, project management, techniques, tools
Forever will it dominate your destiny…
Once you start down the dark path… Becoming a manager for the first time is exciting — probably one of the most exciting moments of your career. For me, this happened 7 years ago (I remember because it coincided with … Continue reading
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