More than one way can we be equally good!

More than one way can we be equally good!

There can be many ways to reach our destination. Few ways may end up better than others. However, these ways can be equally good too. Then why waste time arguing about choosing the best possible way? More than one way can be equally good! Often, the project team...
Doing all the right things is not enough!

Doing all the right things is not enough!

Projects are all about change. We work together to bring change to the organisation. The change can be new ways of working or process automation. As a leader, we may aim to do all the right things. For instance, we demonstrate exemplary leadership, get the best talent...
What is there for me?

What is there for me?

Think about a soldier asking his senior before getting to the battleground – what is there for me? Similarly, a surgeon working insane hours handling another emergency case asks the same question – what is there for me? Sometimes there is nothing for us. We just have...
People hate change!

People hate change!

Yes, people hate change! Not every change, though. But, the perceived negative change. The negative change makes us insecure, push us to learn new things, and adds uncertainty to our lives. Therefore, people will continue to resist change. This is a well-known general...
Beware, everyone is selling!

Beware, everyone is selling!

The world is increasingly becoming a noisier place than ever before. If you have the power to spend, you are in demand. Individuals, companies, and associations are targeting you for your attention. Yes, they provide helpful information (like this blog post) and...
Help your team to stand on their feet!

Help your team to stand on their feet!

Kids rely on their parents to help do chores, play, work and make decisions. The parent’s job is to provide enough support and nurture them, so they become self-sufficient. The ultimate goal for the parents is to make their role redundant. A similar dynamic...
Beware, everyone is selling!

The cost of making a decision!

Getting Managers to make a decision can be challenging at times. As a Business owner/Project sponsor, try to estimate the cost of making a decision by your Managers. It is the total of the hours your team spends in discussions multiplied by their hourly rate. You may...
The virtual assassination of the scapegoat!

The virtual assassination of the scapegoat!

What happens when something seriously goes wrong within a project? Typically, the senior stakeholders get together for a fact-finding mission. They assess the situation and usually find a culprit (scapegoat). The scapegoat is generally not part of fact-finding mission...
Consulting services on massive sale!

Consulting services on massive sale!

Consulting services on massive sale! Take while consulting hours last! Buy 1, Get 1 free! While we have enough consulting hours! Get an additional 30% off when buying consulting services for the next six months! It sounds absurd, isn’t it? Yet, we compare...