Inside your control

February 27, 2020

When things go wrong, and when things go wrong again and again, we gather the right people around a table and talk it out. Assuming this one is inside your control,... READ MORE

Extend every meeting

February 21, 2020

Let’s say it was a good meeting. The entire agenda completed, debates expanded and closed, conclusions come to and decisions made. Along the way, someone was taking notes and some of... READ MORE

Things are simple

February 17, 2020

In a complex world running complicated projects full of connections and interdependencies, there are plenty of things to go wrong and places for it to happen. And when it does, the... READ MORE

Now start paddling

February 14, 2020

If you’re sure you know why the project isn’t going well, fix it. Maybe it’s the brief or the relationship with the client, maybe it’s the project management or some deficiency... READ MORE

Not by rote

February 13, 2020

Some people, you know, will take negative feedback badly. Some will take it well. Some will hold a grudge, some will knee jerk (to fix it or fly off the handle),... READ MORE