by Philip R. Diab | Nov 17, 2011 | Current Events
Earlier today I was listening to a program with Walter Isaacson, the author of Steve Jobs’ biography book. He was explaining how Steve was obsessed with the idea of making Apple’s products “friendly.” Walter was highlighting how certain...
by Philip R. Diab | Nov 13, 2011 | Management Trends
Social media tools have enabled organization to reach audiences and communicate on ways that have revolutionized marketing and strategy. Yet the viral nature of the Internet can sometimes be a medium that can back fire when it comes to containing bags news. As a...
by Philip R. Diab | Nov 12, 2011 | Management Trends
Effective leadership in organizations is often associated with action. The whole idea of not taking action is seen as negative, however, there are instances where action creates nothing but confusion and issues. Sometimes the best course of action is applying a wait...
by Philip R. Diab | Nov 11, 2011 | PM Practice
Professionals are expected to maintain confidentiality in their work. Being able to confide in a professional is often the hallmark of many professions and in fact confidentiality is a protected right in various legal systems. This is one area that is addressed not...
by Philip R. Diab | Nov 10, 2011 | Management Trends
One of those stories that is told in MBA programs, which probably is more myth than fact, is about Pepsi’s vision statement for a long time has been “beat Coke.” I don’t know how true this is but the idea is that this simple strategy was all...
The Project Management Debate Podcast
Follow Me