When things get confusing I always rely on a handy model, image or diagram to clarify things. So it was often frustruting for me when, in the early days of … Continue reading Separating risks and issues (or not…)
There is only one conversation in a programme
Is there a simple way to ensure a programme of work gets off on the right foot? Sometimes I’m deep within a such programme—it’s already in full swing and it’s … Continue reading There is only one conversation in a programme
Pulling the good out from the bad
I’ve managed many teams over the years, and it’s hard to think of a worse feeling when one of the stars of your team tells you they’re going to leave … Continue reading Pulling the good out from the bad
Stakeholder commitments on a sliding scale
One of the challenges with speaking to senior stakeholders—and really I mean the stakeholders who sign the cheque that pays for our work—is being able to promise them something that … Continue reading Stakeholder commitments on a sliding scale
Managing uncertainty with Michael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg is running to be the Democratic candidate for the 2020 US presidential race. He’s spent a long time deciding if he should do it; he’s starting after other … Continue reading Managing uncertainty with Michael Bloomberg
Saying what we see
Among all the candidates in the current general election there are populists who are lauded (by some) as “telling it like it is”. Superficially this means not hiding the truth, … Continue reading Saying what we see
A structure for effective teams
Like any manager who is responsible for multiple teams, one of the jobs I often find myself doing is shaping how the teams work within each other and between each … Continue reading A structure for effective teams
