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To Truly Give Back!
To truly give back, I must first admit that nothing I have is mine alone. Everything I hold is the result of countless contributions—past, present, and still unfolding. What I return is not something I created by myself, but what I have received through others. So,...
How to Secure Executive Sponsorship for Your Project?
How to Secure Executive Sponsorship for Your Project? Without executive sponsorship, projects stall. Stakeholders disengage, SMEs respond late, and progress drags into nowhere. Executives are busy. They expect analysts to be self-driven, able to engage stakeholders,...
Guarding the Guardians!
The presence of boards, advisory committees, and governance layers doesn’t guarantee wisdom.Organisations with elaborate oversight still make poor decisions. Projects collapse under the watch of Steering Committees and independent assurance reviews. Families and...
Change management is not a job title!
Change Management is Not Just for Change Managers! Change is constant. It’s all around us—shaping our environment, societal norms, culture, language, and technology. We are always evolving, whether we realise it or not. That’s why change management isn’t a skill...
Everything has a price!
Nature thrives in balance. When harmony is disturbed, it quietly works to restore it. As leaders, we often break that balance—stretching our days, sacrificing sleep, and pushing too hard for an edge. The cost is real, whether we admit it or not. More isn’t always...
Losing ourselves!
Change management, negotiation, and influence are the cornerstones of leadership. Each is demanding in its own way, yet they all rest on one simple truth: To lead effectively, we must first step outside ourselves and go in search of where others truly are. We meet...
Leaders must be dangerous!
I know enough to be dangerous.But some settle for just enough to feel dangerous—to protect themselves, feed their ego, or keep others in check. The truly dangerous people I know are different.They are at the top of their game—disciplined, dedicated, always listening,...
Unannounced digital illiteracy crisis!
We are going through an unannounced digital illiteracy crisis. Somewhere along the way, we have accepted this situation as the norm—and left it unchallenged. Digital technologies have evolved massively in the past 20 years. Yet the ability to use them effectively has...
Why Are We Failing Technology in Business?
While technology is advancing at lightning speed, we continue to failing technology in business. The failure happens at almost every stage of technology adoption. Some areas may be slightly better than others, but overall—adoption is poor. Consider this: Projects that...
The real magic happens when we find our tribe!
Humans are bound by habits, thought patterns, and inner desires. Changing these takes time, energy, and often fails. If we want to achieve something meaningful together, it's wiser to invest in finding people whose values already align—rather than trying to change...
Why Do ERP Projects Fail?
Let’s try (again) to answer this timeless question. Why Do ERP Projects Fail? ERP projects fail because of one of the following things or their combination: No real executive leadership Business teams not involved No capable Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Project...
ERP: The same complaints from project teams!
An ERP is not just a piece of software—it’s a business tool designed for the business and configured with the business. Once it’s deployed, it’s the business’s responsibility to maintain, use, and continually improve it. That includes inducting new staff, running...
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A Guide for Project Sponsors
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