Leadership and Environment: The Leader’s Role

by | Jan 9, 2017 | Leadership, Thoughts

A few years ago, I inherited a project team that just was not performing very well.  They barely made deadlines and their work while passable was certainly not inspiring. They were content with the status quo and the motivation to do better was just not there. After a...

Develop the habit of documenting “Lessons Learned”

by | Jan 7, 2017 | Thoughts

Most of the Project Teams that I work with outside of the military agree that they should maintain a “lessons learned” database and use those “lessons learned” on future projects. Of course, when I ask if their organizations actually collect, maintain and disseminate...

Tips for Trouble Projects

by | Dec 12, 2016 | Thoughts

What do you do when you have been given a project that is in trouble? Take the emotion out of play Recognize that people will be upset that the project is not done and that expectations are not being met. Also, realize that people do not want to lose their jobs....

Habits of High Performing Learners

by | Dec 9, 2016 | Thoughts

Over the years, I have taught in both college and corporate settings. These are some of the habits that the high performing learners displayed: Before Class The high learner comes to class ready to learn the material. During Class They have near perfect attendance....