Democracy and The Corporation

by | Jan 31, 2011 | Management Trends

One of the most prevalent views of organizational management it seems is the idea that the chain of command can not be democratic. I am not specifically referring to textbook directives or management guru writing but basing my statements on general observations....

Events in Egypt

by | Jan 30, 2011 | Current Events

It is difficult to miss the events that have been unfolding in Egypt.  Citizens throughout the region have been glued to their TVs trying to keep up with the latest developments.  The situation seems to be escalating considering that over the last 24 hours there has...

Project Sabotage or Real Issues?

by | Jan 29, 2011 | PM Practice

Corporate initiatives that prove to be negative for the organization or projects that seem to destroy teams rather that address business needs often face significant resistance.  Rightly so, stakeholders are responsible for pointing out the need for change or at least...

Change Versus Progress

by | Jan 28, 2011 | PM Practice

Several of the projects that I lead early on in my project management career had a major component to do with business transformation.  Either through the application of new technologies or reworking bad corporate processes.  The need to apply constant change within...

Pivotal Moments are Shaped by People

by | Jan 27, 2011 | PM Leadership Skills

One of the benefits of being active in a global network of professionals such as that of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is that one is afforded the privilege to meet a variety of people.  Through global congresses and leadership meetings everyone has the...