Taylorism: Then & Now
Frederick Winslow Taylor shaped the field of management science. He believed systematic and scientific methods could be applied to managing operations and production. His work […]
Category: Leadership
Blogs on leadership and management
Simple Rules for High-Performing Agile Teams
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 […]
The Evolving Arc of Management
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 […]
Pick Your Battles Wisely
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. […]
Better Project Communications
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 […]
Busy, But Not Productive
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 […]
Unlock Potential: Push Decision Making Down
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 […]
Empowering Your Teams
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 […]
Optics: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
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 […]
Better Zoom Meetings
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 […]