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 […]
Tag: Stakeholders
“Keep in Touch”
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 […]
Advanced Stakeholder Modeling
You may be a businessman or some high-degree thief They may call you doctor, or they may call you chief, But you have to serve somebody… […]
Considering How We Think
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. […]
Engage Your Stakeholders
Managers and project managers are often told that “engaging stakeholders” is critical to success. However, they rarely receive guidance on what it means or how […]
Know Your Stakeholders
Stakeholder management is one of the most critical project management functions. Stakeholders are our customers, organizational leaders, members of our project teams, and people we […]
What Are They Saying About You?
“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. […]
Improving Communications with DISC
“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 […]
The Importance of the Product Owner and the Product Backlog
Agile is an effective software development framework. Teams using Agile deliver value in short, iterative, increments. The starting point of the delivery cycle is the […]
Stakeholder Management: A Key to Project Success
Projects with involved stakeholders are far more likely to be successful. But many projects suffer from low engagement from executives, users, and key stakeholders. The […]