by SP Singh | Sep 24, 2022 | Leadership
Yes, it is true! Your story is the commodity! Look around and observe the noise everyone is making. The narrative they are setting. The picture they are painting. Observe their pitch, which often gets you over the hook. Note how over time, their story gets more...
by SP Singh | Sep 24, 2022 | Leadership
Hear the following conversation: Sandy: Hey Rob, I need to review the issue, and I will get back to you asap. It is a high-priority issue, and Rob wants to share an update with the executive sponsor (Tim). Read the following possible responses from Rob. Note that Rob...
by SP Singh | Sep 22, 2022 | Leadership
This morning, my daughter was a little angry. I didn’t like that! So, I pretended to be angry to demonstrate how others perceived me as an angry person. She got the message. Later in the day, I told her that she should learn to manage her anger. She said, “Papa, I am...
by SP Singh | Sep 21, 2022 | Decision making
We had a great meeting! We discussed all the points as per the agenda. We hear perspectives and objections. We clarify questions and reach to end. Here, we wanted the decision maker to make key decisions. So, we asked for it. She said – “Let me get back to...
by SP Singh | Sep 20, 2022 | Scope Management
Sponsors hate to see additional scope and cost on the project. But, additional scope and cost can be a good thing. It is a mindset game, so reframe the decision of approving additional scope and cost. Rather than thinking – ‘we expect the project to be complete within...
by SP Singh | Sep 19, 2022 | Role and Responsibility
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for many things. But what is the primary role of the Project Manager? At a superficial theoretical level, the primary role of the Project manager is to manage and deliver the contract/Statement of Work (SoW). But what if the...
by SP Singh | Sep 18, 2022 | Organisation Culture
Hiring top talent is not sufficient for a successful project. The Project team must also put their heart into the project. They must all have clarity on the end goal and a shared spirit to succeed in the initiative. So, as a sponsor, you must ensure the team develops...
by SP Singh | Sep 17, 2022 | Organisation Culture
We are the most creative and offer our best services in the right working environment. How do you know if the Project team are in the right working environment? Look out and ask only one thing from the team. Are you having fun? Team members are vulnerable and open to...
by SP Singh | Sep 16, 2022 | Visioning and Selection
As an executive, you may have your goals, aspirations, and hope to improve the current business. But, remember, it is not about you! Connecting your staff with a higher organisation objective and cause is far better. People happily work for a higher objective and...
by SP Singh | Sep 15, 2022 | Digital Transformation
Executives and senior stakeholders often complain that information systems are a bottomless money pit! We hear stories of their investment in ERP and CRM systems over the past 5-10 years. They complain that these Business systems appear to be never complete. There is...
