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We must let go!
In projects, business, and life, we pass through phases of maturity. Along the way, companions—friends, family, colleagues—walk beside us. Each contributes something distinct, shaped by their skills, interests, and the wiring that makes them who they are. As we grow,...
Life lessons!
Life lessons are simple. We’re the ones who make them complicated—often for personal gain. To sell another book. To sound profound. To feel a step ahead of others. Strip away the noise and what remains are the most basic truths: • Be your authentic self.• Build...
Dangers of Low-code platforms!
Modern enterprise software increasingly empowers business users.Low-code platforms promise immense flexibility—allowing SMEs, champions, and power users to modify workflows, build dashboards, configure notifications, and create saved searches without writing a single...
The Cost of Staying Blind!
We are blind — not because our eyes are closed, but because we fail to see what’s clearly in front of us. Our blindness comes in many forms: 1. Blindness of Delay:We see the problem but choose to live with it, convincing ourselves it can wait for another day. 2....
Why do so many ERP projects fail to deliver value?
ERP projects are sold as the backbone of modern business — the highway to integration, automation, and growth.Yet, for most organisations, they turn into detours of frustration, budget overruns, and unfinished dreams. Why do so many ERP projects fail to deliver value?...
Transformation is not an act of force!
When a new leader steps in, the impulse to announce big transformations is almost irresistible. After all, years of under-investment and patchwork fixes make it clear the organisation has fallen behind. The rational response seems obvious: plan bold reforms and move...
Truth is not hidden!
It’s not that truth is hard to find — it’s often right in front of us. We just struggle to face it because it’s uncomfortable. For instance: It hurts to admit we’re overweight, so we invent a story that protects our ego. It’s depressing to accept that a project has...
How to guarantee an ERP project failure?
Follow the items below to guarantee an ERP project failure. Read them as a reverse checklist: every one you recognise in your organisation is a risk to remove. ERP selection Pick the system you used at your last job and decide quickly. Ignore stakeholders outside IT....
Who are we seeking solutions from?
If I have a headache and go to:the doctor — he may prescribe some tests and give me a painkiller.the meditator — they may ask me to do deep breathing.the chiropractor — might crack my spine.the physio — could offer a neck massage. Each is trying to help, but only...
True influence!
Imagine walking into an ice cream shop and asking for the price of a double scoop on a waffle cone. The attendant smiles, grabs a tiny spoon, and insists you try their new Wild Berry Mint Choc Chip. You take a taste and ask again for the price. She replies, “$8 — but...
Generic solutions are a disservice!
A young boy in America and another in Bangladesh may both suffer from depression — but for entirely different reasons. Their pain may look similar on the surface, yet the roots, triggers, and effective solutions are worlds apart. Two problems may share a label, but...
Real leadership!
Leadership is a journey of discipline, hard work, and commitment — a path to becoming a steady force that leads from the front. Yet as true leaders grow stronger, they learn to step back. They work quietly on themselves until their presence becomes almost invisible....
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