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Develop your digital muscle!
Digital technologies (ERP, CRM, Business software, Data, IoT, AI) are here to stay and evolve exponentially. However, SMEs still assume they need a one-time capital investment in digital projects. You can choose to play a game of always being behind and catching up...
But our business is different!
This theme is common among all Non for Profit (NFP) organisations. They object very vividly by claiming: But our business is different! NFPs perceive their organisation to be unique and different. They often struggle with the idea of adapting to the standard...
Why I dislike Non for Profit word?
Back home in India, after year-10, we get to choose subjects for higher studies. There were four main streams (Medical, Non-Medical, Commerce and Arts). We had a very straightforward and silly process. The bright students (who can easily memorise word by word)...
Technology in Non for Profit sector!
There is a massive opportunity in front of us! Software and technology solutions are standing right in front of our doorstep. They are knocking on our door and screaming that they have value to add! For one reason or another, the Non for Profit (NFP) sector has been...
No one needs your advice on hindsight!
A child was riding a push bike. Pushing too hard, he fell. His dad ran to him and said, “You should slow down!” The project stakeholders were not happy with the random surprises during the project. The Project owner advised the Project Manager to communicate...
Why do we never make bad decisions in projects?
Sometimes we take our time to gather facts and make informed decisions. Other times we take the decision and support it by justification. In either case, we tell ourselves and others that we are never wrong! How many times did we admit within the team the following? I...
How to silently kill new ideas?
New ideas can be the game changer for any organisation. However, corporate machines silently kill new ideas every day! New ideas generally come from new perspectives. The new perspectives are the byproduct of an outsider reviewing your business. The most common...
Stop riding on the rocky road with rose-coloured glasses!
Digital initiatives rely on software vendors and integrators who offer software implementation services. The software vendors ensure that their clients (you) have reasonable confidence and faith in them. It is a good practice, as all services-based businesses must...
In the project world, everything costs!
There is a cost to managing risk. However, there can also be a cost to not managing risks. There is a cost to increasing the quality. However, there can also be a cost for not improving the quality. There is a cost to hiring a competent project team. However, there...
What is the cost of incompetence?
We should work as one team, without judgement. We should work hard and collaborate with the team members to meet the end goal! Sounds good? Yes, it sounds good and philosophical! However, not all members of your team are competent. The common assumption is that all...
Beware of big words!
We will architect a very sleek solution by exploiting design principles, lean, and web 2.0 best practices. Vs We will develop an intuitive user interface Consider another example: Business leaders need to think big! Digital transformation is going to change the...
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SP writes extensively on Project Sponsorship, Management, Business Transformation and Change.
A Guide for Project Sponsors
Building A Rock Solid Foundation
This book is for the Project Sponsors and executives. There are practical examples, tips and process that will help sponsors to lead from the front. The book will force you to think from different dimensions. If you implement knowledge, methods and tips, you will experience instant results. You will see the improvement in the order, focus and growth in the morale of the team.
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