Don’t just go in and ask. Build a business plan that lets you clearly -convince- them it’s a sound decision…that -needs- to be made.
What I’ve Read Lately: Getting Things Done
June 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
If maintaining focus, decreasing stress, and making sure things aren’t being lost in the cracks, then I encourage you to read Getting Things Done.
How High Will Gas Climb at the Pump?
March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How high will it climb? The sky is falling! The sky is falling! How high… The issue isn’t whether it will, or how far even, rather host–fast!
9 Business Inputs That Can Make or Break Your Day
February 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
Many business decisions are made based on what is thought to be known. Instead of what is. Question is, have you actively thought about what you -need- to know?
What Makes a Good Business Model?
February 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
What makes a good business model? Typical responses address what it should do. Yet another family of generalities are not addressed, typically overlooked.
Why Do IT Projects Slip, Part 2
February 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
Agile is a methodology, a way of getting work done. it does not, itself, speak to making sure things get done. That, still requires…
Overcoming the Infamous “Hiring Freeze”
January 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Hiring freezes notwithstanding, sometimes you still need to hire. Building a business case and preparing properly ‘before the pitch’ can help ensure success.
Why Do IT Projects Slip?
January 12, 2011 By 6 Comments
“Projects progress rapidly until they become 90 percent complete; they then remain 90 percent complete forever.”
I have seen this phenomenon, lived through it, and come to realize it frequently suggests leadership and accountability failure.
99% Failure Rate in 10 Years—I Don’t Buy It!
December 30, 2010 By 9 Comments
Really? 99% of all businesses fail in 10 years? Proof that you cannot believe everything you read. Let’s shed a little light on this ‘fact.’
