No one likes bad news. And we are not fond of being the bearer of bad news. It is a necessary role, however, and if we are to not be sacrificed we need to learn to do it well.
Rules, Rules, Rules: The Useful, the Ridiculous and the Simply Ill-Advised
Rules permeate our existence. We accept them and adhere to them, even while we don’t necessarily acknowledge and recognize where they come from. Exploring where they come from and how to manage them is a fundamental skill.
Taking a Read on 2015
What were the books that made a difference this year? In our end-of-year round-up, Peter and Mark explore their favourite books of they year. More than a few might become your favourites as well.
The Many Faces of Leadership
Leaders require followers. Leadership, then, is dependent upon followership. To lead well, though, we need to connect and engage with those we would look to inspire and enroll in our mission.
Managing Innovation: Just An Oxymoron?
Innovation and creativity are fundamental to organizational growth and sustained strategic advantage. There is a broad perception that creativity needs to just happen, and cannot be managed. That assessment would be wrong.
Auditing Projects: Mixed Messages, Missed Opportunities & Unintended Consequences
There are few things that inspire as much dread as being audited, particularly for project managers. They need not be painful. The auditor is not your enemy. And approached correctly, they can be valuable sources of insight and improvement.