And … Project X
August 8, 2024 12:17 am Leave your thoughtsThe shortest route to energise a project is to name it. It’s the difference between … that initiative we’re trying to squeeze in to the space between every other project... Read more
Author Archives for Nick Shepheard
Kind of notion
August 7, 2024 12:17 am Leave your thoughtsIn the best case, there was the plan. In the worst, there was the kinda-sorta fantasy-dream. Or maybe just an hint about how far you’d have come by now, or... Read more
That other question
August 6, 2024 12:17 am Leave your thoughtsYou know that question you ask people after you’ve asked all the questions you can think of? You know, the question you ask at interviews and sales calls and consulting... Read more
Every chance
August 5, 2024 12:17 am Leave your thoughtsIn a meeting, at the presentation, one-to-one, by email – there’s every chance you’ll lose them. Let’s assume for now that they’re interested and motivated, that they’re doing their best... Read more
Not nice
August 4, 2024 12:17 am Leave your thoughtsBeing nice, you try to make difficult messages easier to take. Being nice, you wrap all messages in coloured paper. You say, “Next week”, when you really mean, “Monday.” You... Read more