by SP Singh | Apr 19, 2024 | Leadership
Life is too confusing to deduce any meaning out of it. Things that are too important for one person; other is distributing it for free. A few of us are running like crazy to get there; others who have been there find it worthless. Over our lives, there are constant...
by SP Singh | Apr 18, 2024 | Leadership
Progress is not directly proportional to activity. We may make progress by doing less: Making difficult but sensible choices about cutting unnecessary steps in the process. Deciding to actively descope automations that add no value. By eliminating problems, so we...
by SP Singh | Apr 17, 2024 | Digital Transformation
ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. If we try to understand ERP by its name, we will limit its potential and scope. ERPs are no longer limited to resource planning at the enterprise level. Though its roots are in materials resource planning, it has outgrown...
by SP Singh | Apr 16, 2024 | Project Sponsorship
Consider that you are building a house. The builder called to inform you that the house would not be completed by the agreed date. Then he gives you a few options: You remove the backyard and garage door completion from the contract (descope). Or, Move the completion...
by SP Singh | Apr 15, 2024 | Leadership
Sometimes, the writing on the wall is crisp and clear. Everyone can see it, but no one talks about it. It may be because we are busy, follow norms, feel shy, think it is not our problem, and start to believe – it is what it is. Yet, when one of us (usually an...
by SP Singh | Apr 14, 2024 | Digital Transformation
Imagine living with your family in more than one house. Each house is built for a specific purpose (sleeping, getting ready, or cooking). However, the houses are far apart, and there is minimal communication. Imagine the everyday chaos you and your family may have to...
by SP Singh | Apr 13, 2024 | Leadership
Ego-based thinking is one of the top constraints in every project, relationship, or interaction. By default, we tend to overestimate our own contribution. Our thinking patterns put us at the centre of every discussion point. So, we feel good when we hear our praise...
by SP Singh | Apr 12, 2024 | Leadership
Sometimes, we like to take it out. We want to talk about our problems, issues, and challenges. We like to discuss things that are not working. We bounce ideas and ideal scenarios of what should happen. We may draw conceptual diagrams and paint a picture for the...
by SP Singh | Apr 11, 2024 | Project Sponsorship
Progress without a plan is likely to be more drifting and less progress. We may see effort and outcomes but are unaware of direction. However, we are not designed to plan and implement. If no one mandates a plan, we are likely to continue with no plan. Perhaps that is...
by SP Singh | Apr 10, 2024 | Leadership
Stumbling upon the long list of cognitive biases and their effects on our decision-making, I realised I am not a rational person! Consider taking some time for self-reflection.