Category: Teams
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The Art of Hidden Choices: Unlock the Alternative
Whenever we are faced with a problem, our solution almost always comes down to a two-way decision. “Do we take the new job or do we stay put? Do we push the new release out a sprint or force overtime onto the team?” Without fail, whenever a problem arrives, the team very quickly narrows things…
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Feedback and Lessons Learned: The Cornerstones of Continuous Improvement
In the world of project management, every project is an opportunity for growth, learning, and improvement. One of the most powerful tools for achieving these goals is feedback and lessons learned. While it’s essential to celebrate achievements and successes, it’s equally important to scrutinize the challenges and setbacks to refine your project management skills and…
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Driving Success with Scoreboards: Lessons from Football and Project Management
In the world of goal-oriented endeavors, whether it’s on the football field or in the project management office, scoreboards play a pivotal role in driving performance and achieving success. In this blog post, we’ll explore the compelling parallels between scoreboards in football and project management. We’ll delve into how these scoreboards, while in different arenas,…
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Effective Communication: Practical Steps for Success
In the world of project management, effective communication is not just a valuable skill; it’s the cornerstone of success. Whether you’re coordinating a team, presenting to stakeholders, or resolving issues, your ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely can make or break a project. Fortunately, effective communication is a skill that can be honed and…
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Daily Deliberation: 16 October
We are meant for great things. However, when the finish line of the race is designed to edify ourselves, we are missing the point. We have the gifts and talents that we do to further a cause or an ideal. We will all be pushing posies at one point, but the causes we champion will…
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Daily Deliberation: 3 August 2020
What does this quote from Alexander the Great mean to you? To me, it means we have to be strong as leaders. We can’t be afraid to stand up for our team and to our team. I recently watched as a supervisor chastised his subordinate and then flip-flopped when he got push-back. If he could…
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Daily Deliberation: 22 July 2020
Many of us look at being a leader like Maximus Decimus Meridius in the movie Gladiator. We lead the charge into battle and are revered for our courage and battlefield prowess. Because of our technical abilities, we are usually promoted to positions of leadership. However, if we get into the weeds too often, we are…
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Daily Deliberation: 17 July 2020
This is one of the biggest complaints I have ever heard about those of us with rank. “SNCOs look good because we work hard for them and then they forget all about us.” This kills me to think I may have given that impression and I work really hard to never do that. We are…
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Daily Deliberation: 12 June 2020
As I have gotten older my mom’s “you can be whatever you want to be” advice has taken a different meaning. I am pretty confident I will never become a brain surgeon or beat Lebron James one-on-one. There are certain jobs in the military that I would not do well in either, but I am…
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Daily Deliberation: 1 June 2020
I have noticed this throughout my career. Once I learn my job, I grow to complacency as I go through the motions of my day. I build controls into my day to prevent me from getting too comfortable. To do this, we could take on a challenge we know will push us harder. We can…
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