Blogs on leadership and management
Servant leadership and self-organizing teams are foundational Agile characteristics. However, defining these principles is like explaining gravity to a child—clear, tangible descriptions are elusive. The […]
To successfully transform our organizations and adopt new ways of working, we need to understand how we got here. The study of management is a […]
Conflict exists. It is a natural part of being human. It occurs at home and at work. We disagree. We have different perspectives and opinions. […]
Excellent “soft skills” differentiate the great project managers. Since 90% of a project manager’s time is spent with others, it is no surprise that communications […]
Everyone tells me they are busy. They are on video or conference calls from morning until evening. On average, workers receive over 100 emails per […]
Modern management theory is built on the premise of trust. If management creates a values-based culture, employees will make the “right” decisions. Douglas McGregor described […]
The virtues of high-performing teams are well documented. They are 50% more productive. They are more creative, and members are 76% more likely to be […]
The traditional definition of optics is the scientific study of sight or light. An alternative description relates to politics and refers to the perception of […]
In one of my training classes, there is an exercise to conduct a daily stand-up meeting. The meeting should be no longer than 15-minutes and […]
I called an old colleague just to say “hello” and see how he was doing. We have worked together at different companies over the past […]