by Sean Butler | Aug 22, 2016 | CIO Concerns, Culture, Process Improvement, Project Management, Sean's Blogs
Leaders face a whole host of issues when trying to implement new projects in their organizations, but one of the most pervasive and difficult issues to address is the infamous “sacred cow.” Without rounding up these bellicose bovine, improvement efforts are doomed to... 
by Lisa Jasper | Dec 22, 2015 | Lisa's Blogs, Performance Management
I think it’s been about 10 years since I personally received a performance review and probably 8 years since I gave one. The further away I get from it, the odder the whole idea seems, especially for knowledge workers. I admit that in my earlier years, I not only... 
by Chris Martin | Mar 16, 2015 | Delivery Methods, Innovation, Process Improvement
One of the most debated management topics surrounding innovation is the application of an innovation process. Two camps primarily drive the narrative: 1) a rigorous process to foster ideas (see my colleague Jay’s recent blog) or 2) no process for ideas to grow... 
by Jim Smelley | Mar 16, 2015 | Culture, Innovation, Performance Management, Productivity
Recently, a guy I was supposed to meet showed up 15 minutes late to our 3:00 pm meeting, apologized for being late, and then said that this was his 11th meeting of the day. Eleven meetings by 3:00 pm. He said, “Sometimes I don’t even know what my job is here.” I... 
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...