“Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without talking about the other.”
We have all experienced the euphoria over (or perhaps terror of) a new … Read the rest ...
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”
–- George Bernard Shaw
A colleague of mine is a contract project … Read the rest ...
“It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out nor more doubtful of success nor more dangerous to handle than to initiate a new order of things.”
– Machiavelli
It’s one thing to sit in … Read the rest ...
“Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams”.
– Donovan Bailey, retired Jamaican-Canadian sprinter, who once held the world record for the 100 metres.
We know that great sponsors … Read the rest ...
“Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success.”
– Biz Stone, Twitter co-founder
Information is power. Knowing the right stuff can provide ground breaking insights, enable breakthrough actions and lead to paradigm … Read the rest ...
“An infallible method of conciliating a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.
– Konrad Adenauer
I recently called a friend and colleague, and a terrific project manager, to talk about a project she was running. I was hoping … Read the rest ...
“It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of supersophisticated communication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.”
– Erma Bombeck
Most projects start off as an amorphous blob. It’s the dialogue among stakeholders that gives a change … Read the rest ...
“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”
– Mark Twain
Priya Pai is a medical doctor by profession. She was born and raised in India but decided to emigrate to pursue … Read the rest ...
We know that actively engaged sponsors are a critical success factor in effective project delivery. But, most senior executives who must assume the sponsor mantle are anything but actively engaged. At least initially. I call them the uncommitted sponsors!
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“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
– J. K Rowling
Great people and great teams are the foundation for successful projects. Yet, all too often, greatness can be situational. That’s why … Read the rest ...