by SP Singh | Dec 26, 2022 | Leadership
In the business environment, we determine loyalty by the number of years in the service. However, it is one of the most crude ways to determine loyalty. Let us measure loyalty in a more real way. Here are a few characteristics of a loyal employee: They are prepared to...
by SP Singh | Dec 24, 2022 | Leadership
“I didn’t like the design!” may mean: No one consulted me about the design before. Or, I didn’t want anyone to prepare the design. Or, There is no need for a design. Or, I reviewed it and didn’t like the design. For various reasons, we do not often communicate...
by SP Singh | Dec 24, 2022 | Decision making
We often do not regret our wrong decisions in projects, business, and life. Instead, we regret the decisions that we did not make. For example: Holding off on the decision to fire the unproductive employee Holding off on a decision to invest in real estate Continue...
by SP Singh | Dec 23, 2022 | Project Execution
Projects are like painting on canvas. Few decisions are arbitrary; others are not. Few decisions are difficult to change. While we have a vague understanding of the end result, the destination, approach and outcome can vary. It makes sense to start with a Minimal...
by SP Singh | Dec 22, 2022 | Visioning and Selection
The progression through Associate Consultant, Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Principal Consultant may mean someone has been a consultant for a long time. The progression of job titles may be because the consultant has developed as a professional. It may be because...
by SP Singh | Dec 21, 2022 | Project Execution
Consider ditching the weekly Project Status Report (PSR) meeting with the live Project Status dashboard. Consider replacing Risk registers and risk review meetings with dynamic Risk dashboards. Let the owners of risk call for meetings when and if required. Consider...
by SP Singh | Dec 20, 2022 | Leadership
As leaders, we tend to do too much! We tell the team what to do, how to work which each other, and things to avoid. It may be because we know too much while working in the organisation for a long time. The Project team can be relatively new. But don’t forget...
by SP Singh | Dec 19, 2022 | Visioning and Selection
You may know someone whose house is a perfect mess all the time. However, to them, everything is normal. You may also see a few desks full of coffee mugs, paper, and junk in your office. However, the people who use the desks may be perfectly harmonious with clutter....
by SP Singh | Dec 18, 2022 | Organisation Culture
We often stress too much about the stress. We need to stress ourselves and others to achieve bigger things. We must sweat, persevere, and sacrifice to attain higher goals. When we are on our toes, we develop much faster as individuals and organisations. Stress is not...
by SP Singh | Dec 18, 2022 | Leadership
Humans are a source of enormous energy. When we group and represent an organisation, we become an energy house. We may utilise our energy constructively or destructively. Where the majority of our energy will go depends on organisational culture, leadership, vision,...
