Category Archives for Thoughts for Project Managers
Project Management Lessons from Hagakure, Book of the Samurai |Video
Hagakure, the Book of the Samurai, was written in the 18th Century. It draws from the words of the Samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. Those words have a lot that a modern Project Manager can learn from.
Continue reading...Who Gets the Best Answers? The Wisdom of Crowds | Video
There aren’t many books I recommend unreservedly to professional and business people I work with. But the Wisdom of Crowds is one of them.
Continue reading...Project Management Lessons from Star Trek | Video
In Star Trek, the leading characters represent valuable ideals that read across into good Project Management. You don’t need to be a fan!
Continue reading...Destroying my Enemies – Bite Size Project Management Thought | Video
‘Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends with them?’ This quote reminds us of the value of positive stakeholder engagement.
Continue reading...Project Management and Grit | Video
Grit as a personal quality has become popular due to Angela Duckworth. She defines Grit as: ‘Perseverance and passion for long term goals.’
Continue reading...What’s the Next Step in Your Project Management Career? (Ikigai) | Video
What’s your next step as a Project Manager. The answer to your Project Management career is in the Japanese concept of ikigai.
Continue reading...Project Communication: Stop Using Telegrams – Get Better Project Results | Video
Project Communication is too important. So, stop using telegrams! If you’re too young to know what they are, they’re an old fashioned way of communication.
Continue reading...Don’t Get Fired: The Secret to Not Getting Fired | Video
Before you aim for promotion, focus on not getting fired. Here’s a question I was asked: why were you fired? If you haven’t been what is your secret?
Continue reading...It’ll Never Fly: Beat Confirmation Bias | Video
‘It’ll Never Fly’ How often have you heard words like that on your project? Or maybe you’ve said them. If so, you’re in danger of ‘Confirmation Bias’.
Continue reading...Influencing Stakeholders: Start at the Bottom | Video
It may sound contradictory, but sometimes, for influencing stakeholders, you need to start at the bottom! I’ll give you 4 smart reasons why.
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