A technique for bootstrapping, revealing a group culture, is the use of metaphors. And movies can be a fantastic inspiration for metaphors. When discussing the storyline of your current project with your team members, you can use a format often used in movie scripts, called The Hero’s Journey. Examples of this format are The Matrix …
Having a voice as a professional online might become a skill we all have to master, sooner or later. That is why I am starting a series of interviews with professionals that are active in social media to learn from those who do. We start with Josh Nankivel from PMStudent.com, where he helps new project …
Movies are a fantastic metaphor to describe the relationship between projects and team members. Every great movie has a compelling story, one people really want to follow. Every great movie has a cast of actors that contribute to the story with their own specific properties. But what about the organizations in which the projects take …
The digital and “real” world are integrating. We all have Googled someone. Put his name into the Google search box and hit enter. And the results you find, influence your perception of the person. And your perception determines your attitude and communication style. Image by FriskyTuna. This can be a good thing. This can be …
This is a story about Handsome Rob. He is not only good looking, but he is also a great get-away-car driver. If you are planning a heist and need to get away quick, Rob is your man. In the 2003 film “The Italian Job” Rob is played by actor Jason Statham. Handsome Rob loves the …