In the wake of the school shooting tragedy in Newtown, CT this past week, many people are asking the question "What can I do to help?" Many have answered that question by providing direct assistance to the town in the form of food or services. But many others who are too far away to help directly feel the need to get involved either in the specific situation in Newtown or the … [Read more...] about What Can I Do? Remember That You are an “Expert” in Some Subject
PMO Leadership
Okay All you Project Managers–Let’s Reframe an Issue
Readers of this column should be very attuned to my use of "reframing" of issues in project management, whether it be with regard to defining Significant Events for Project Lessons Learned, or addressing issues in projects that can have interpretations that lead to decisions of real consequence with regard to outcomes. However, I have not spent too much time defining when and … [Read more...] about Okay All you Project Managers–Let’s Reframe an Issue
Do Project Managers Experience “Stage Fright?”
A few weeks ago, I was watching a Charlie Rose interview with Renee Fleming which had aired on TV in 2003. In the interview, she admitted that she had suffered several bouts of "stage fright" in her illustrious, musical and artistic career in opera. When asked what can contribute to such a condition, her response was that often it occurs from an anxiety about a specific … [Read more...] about Do Project Managers Experience “Stage Fright?”
The Little Sandals That Could
In February 2012, my wife, Linda, had a knee replacement surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. We planned to be in Phoenix for at least six weeks following the surgery for physical therapy and follow-up visits at the Mayo Clinic. As we packed our bags for the trip to Phoenix, Linda included a new pair of white New Balance shoes for her physical therapy. Toward the end … [Read more...] about The Little Sandals That Could
The Tremendous Impact of Role Models on Project Management Leadership
When I was a teenager, I walked into our family room one evening and found my father on his hands and knees in the middle of the floor. Around him were four flip charts and he was drawing with crayon freehand on each of the four flip charts. "What are you doing?" I exclaimed. "You remember last week when I was in Detroit for four days on that Service Training … [Read more...] about The Tremendous Impact of Role Models on Project Management Leadership
