Diversity. Yes. I know. Important. Cognitive diversity, that is. When our brains are wired differently, we respond and think differently. Something that is required for creative problem solving. But. People prefer to hang out with like minded people. It’s easier on the brain. Easier on the emotions. Easier. Comfortable. And requires less energy. Now here …
When you conduct a project within a larger organization (the host organization) you might feel like an explorer at first. You arrive with your ragtag crew in a foreign culture. On an adventure. With maps and stuff. Like the famous explorers from the old days, you can follow two strategies on arrival. Mix with the …
This is a difficult one. I seem to have two conflicting opinions. Yesterday Derek Huether explained in a great post how he relates agile approaches in terms of the PMBOK to get acceptance from stakeholders: “I would propose that you make sure you can communicate with stakeholders in a language they understand. If you start …
Aligning the means between individuals, project and organization is a Herculean task for any Project Leader. The means are the rules of the project. The way things are done. Following are two strategies that can be used to align means. To provide you with some ideas. To start the discussion. Patterning – Going Through The …