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Business Agility: Getting Started

Posted November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Alan ZuckerLeave a commentPosted in Agile, Leadership

Agile is now part of the general business lexicon.  On the news, non-technology leaders keep mentioning the need to be “agile” or “pivot.”  Even leaders […]

Considering How We Think

Posted August 31, 2020 Alan ZuckerLeave a commentPosted in Agile, Blog Categories, Leadership, Project Management

We are living in interesting times. All countries are struggling to control the COVID-19 pandemic.  Societies are challenging their histories of racial and social injustice.  […]

Feedback: The Right Way

Posted May 31, 2020June 10, 2020 Alan Zucker1 CommentPosted in Agile, Leadership, Project Management

Feedback is a critical and valuable management tool.  For managers, it is the engine of continuous improvement.   For employees, it is the gift of valuable […]

Leadership in the Time of Coronavirus

Posted March 25, 2020March 27, 2020 Alan Zucker1 CommentPosted in Leadership

The coronavirus pandemic is the most frightening, disruptive, and widespread crisis of our lifetime.  As managers and leaders, none of us have faced challenges of […]

The Daily Stand-Up Meeting: Best Practice

Posted March 1, 2019March 2, 2019 Alan Zucker4 CommentsPosted in Agile, Leadership, Project Management

Lean and Agile organizations have harnessed the power of the stand-up meeting as a valuable process tool. The stand-up is an efficient and effective way to […]

What Are They Saying About You?

Posted January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Alan ZuckerLeave a commentPosted in Leadership

“You are not in the room for the conversations that impact your career.”  Farley Price I was having dinner with an old friend and colleague.  […]

Create a Learning Environment:  Profit from Your Mistakes

Posted December 2, 2018December 2, 2018 Alan Zucker8 CommentsPosted in Agile, Leadership, Project Management

“All good lessons come at a cost.  Try to learn them inexpensively.” Howard Zucker When I made a mistake as a child, my father would […]

Improving Communications with DISC

Posted November 26, 2018January 21, 2021 Alan Zucker2 CommentsPosted in Interviews, Leadership, Project Management

“Improving Communications with DISC,” George Washington University’s Masters of Project Management Program Webinar, October 30, 2018. Communications theory tells us that communications are about the […]

Conducting a Successful Brainstorming Meeting

Posted October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 Alan Zucker8 CommentsPosted in Agile, Leadership, Project Management

Well facilitated brainstorming sessions are amazing.  A creative, sharing atmosphere is built. Numerous ideas are generated.  Participants feel productive, valued, and are enthusiastic.  By contrast, […]

The Lean Restaurant

Posted April 1, 2018October 5, 2018 Alan Zucker5 CommentsPosted in Agile

Go to Boston.  In the Beacon Hill neighborhood, you will find the Paramount Restaurant.  The Paramount is both a great eating experience and a fine […]

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