management-leadership Archive
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For Greater ROI, Focus on Priority Features & People
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsThis CIO Insight article and slideshow provides some statistics that you may be able to use to support greater attention to developing the RIGHT features. Agile methods can help by encouraging the top priority items are developed first. 52.5% of respondents say that 80% of... -
Project Leadership and Management
Posted on August 8, 2009 | 1 Comment -
Cheat Sheet for Managers: 101 Ways to Rise Above the Pack
Posted on August 24, 2007 | No CommentsInsideCRM has an excellent cheat sheet for managers, covering topics such as: - Body Language- Meeting Deadlines- Getting Along with Employees- Managing Yourself- Boosting Productivity- Managing Finances and Resources- Communicating with Clients- Keeping Up with Change- Resolving Problems- Going Above and Beyond I’ve read through... -
Followup to Napoleon on Project Management Announced
Posted on July 5, 2007 | No CommentsNow that the press release is out, I’m pleased to announce the followup book to Napoleon on Project Management. Tentatively titled Managing the Gray Areas, the book touches on many topics, such as principles, ethics, decision-making, incentives, staffing, critical thinking, and communication. For those familiar... -
The Thinking Person’s Guide to Leadership
Posted on June 19, 2007 | No CommentsEvery once in a while, I come across a website that’s a goldmine of information. Fred Nickols’ “Skullworks” is a good example. He has a wealth of thought provoking articles, by himself and others, in areas such as consulting, organizational development, training & performance, strategy,... -
The Nervous Project Manager
Posted on March 28, 2007 | No Comments“I just wanted to tell you both good luck. We’re all counting on you.” They say it’s always good to hire a rich lawyer and buy from a poor salesperson. We might add to that to hire a nervous project manager. I’m of course half... -
Management Truths: Can You Handle It?
Posted on January 23, 2007 | No CommentsJack says you can’t handle the truth. But if you’re ready, I highly recommend Stephen Robbins’ excellent book, The Truth About Managing People… And Nothing But the Truth. Robbins has sold over 2 million copies, and I can see why. In plain, simple language, Robbins...
