Consulting

Long-Term Greedy

Jun. 19, 2010

Long-Term Greedy

Consulting

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Are you long-term greedy? How do you balance the long-term development of your business and reputation with short-term needs?

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The World of No

Jun. 10, 2010

The World of No

Consulting, IT Projects, Project Management

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Without question, my least favorite word in the English language is usually “no.” In this post, I’ll tell you why not all “no’s” are created equal.

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Extremes in Risk Tolerance

Jan. 28, 2010

Extremes in Risk Tolerance

Consulting, Project Management

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Why organizations treat risk differently.

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Mark McGwire, Project Management, and Coming Clean

Jan. 13, 2010

Mark McGwire, Project Management, and Coming Clean

Consulting, IT Projects, Project Management

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Why don’t people just fess up when caught?

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Disposable Workers, Newton’s Third Law, and The Lock Down

Jan. 11, 2010

Disposable Workers, Newton’s Third Law, and The Lock Down

Consulting, IT Projects

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What are the often overlooked risks facing organizations that rely on non-employees? If an organization’s goal is to minimize short-term cost savings, then it’s hard for me to argue against using consultants. Cost aside, contractors and temps have no employment contracts and we’re generally not covered by US labor laws.

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Can Consultants Lead? Three Viewpoints

Dec. 04, 2009

Can Consultants Lead? Three Viewpoints

Consulting, Project Management

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I’ve been thinking (perhaps struggling) quite a bit about leadership as I finish a, er, challenging project. Can consultants actually lead on IT projects or is this reserved for management?

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