by Jonathan Goldstein | May 8, 2015 | CIO Concerns, Technology
A company uses the international network of connected devices – commonly called the Internet of Things or (IoT) – to track their “things” from point of manufacture through their entire lifecycle before they hit the shelf at a retailer. Normal? Yeah, this feels OK…... 
by Jonathan Goldstein | Mar 17, 2015 | CIO Concerns, Consulting, Culture, Innovation, Process Improvement
“We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to... 
by Jonathan Goldstein | Jan 2, 2015 | Delivery Methods, Innovation, Project Management, Strategy
As 2014 draws to a close, I find myself mulling through the various Top 10 lists that hit my inbox from LinkedIn groups like ProjectManager.net, Agile, Agile PMP, etc. These groups are great for information sharing and making new connections. But, as far as lists,... 
by Jonathan Goldstein | Nov 7, 2014 | Communication, Performance Management
When I was in high school, I had an English teacher who was a pain in the butt. His name was Father Corbett and, clearly, I will never forget him. In Fr. Corbett’s class, you could not ask the question “Can I go to the bathroom?” Father Corbett hated…hated…HATED... 
by Jonathan Goldstein | Oct 28, 2014 | Agile, Communication, Delivery Methods, Organization
Having trouble getting your self-organized, self-directed teams to be productive? I recently was in a leadership workshop where they provided this very handy reference of typical personality traits that influence one’s leadership and communication style. Unlike other... 
by Jonathan Goldstein | Sep 18, 2014 | Agile, CIO Concerns, Communication, Consulting, Culture, Delivery Methods, Organization, Performance Management, Project Management
Agile Readiness A key question for any organization is are you ready for Agile? And furthermore, how do you know you are ready for Agile? Business Sponsorship Do you have a sponsor from the business (NOT within the organization) that can be actively engaged in the...