Skip to main content

Organizational Change Management

Istock 1628553826

Navigating the GenAI Journey: A Strategic Roadmap for Healthcare

The healthcare industry stands at a transformative crossroads with generative AI (GenAI) poised to revolutionize care delivery, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. Recent MIT Technology Review research indicates that while 88% of organizations are using or experimenting with GenAI, healthcare organizations face unique challenges in implementation. Let’s explore a comprehensive approach to successful GenAI adoption […]

Man Shrugging and Looking Perplexed – Project Estimates are Frustrating

The Emotional Conclusion : Project Estimating (Part 4)

The emotional finale is here! Don’t worry, this isn’t about curling up in a ball and crying – we’ve already done that. This final installment of my series on project estimating is all about navigating the emotions of everyone involved and trying to avoid frustration. If you’ve been following this blog series on project estimations, […]

Remote Work vs Office Work in Software Consulting: What’s the Best Scenario in 2024?

The pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work in the technology sector, especially in software consulting firms. However, now that the situation has changed, what is the most suitable work model for this sector that promotes employee well-being? The Hybrid Model: A Customized Solution for Software Consulting Firms A recent Gartner study: Future of Work […]

Man Secretively Talking Behind Hand – Project Estimating Secrets

Assumptions & Uncertainty : Project Estimating (Part 3)

In this third installment of my blog series on project estimates, let’s dive headfirst into the murky waters of assumptions and uncertainty! Think of these as the gremlins of project planning – they are full of secrets and laugh along the way as they trip you up. If you’ve read my other blog posts, you’ll […]

Woman Trying to Manage Multiple Wires Wrapped Around Her – Project Dependencies

Dependencies & Creep : Project Estimating (Part 2)

Continuing our dive into project estimating, let’s talk about two more problem areas: dependencies and project creep. These two can turn your pristine project plan into a tangled mess. No matter the size or scope of your project – whether you have just a few dependencies or tight integration with multiple systems – you’ll be […]

Woman Peeking Through Fingers - Project Estimates Are Difficult

Sandbagging & Lowballing : Project Estimating (Part 1)

Estimating is a precarious business – part science, a lot of guesswork, and a bit of psychic magic! The goal is to forecast the effort, time, and cost of a project with enough accuracy to avoid disaster. Project managers use some go-to methods to estimate projects. Some approaches are scientific while others are based on […]

Fatal perfection. A skull wearing a crown as a reference to Macbeth.

The Curse of Perfection – Toil and Trouble

“Double, double toil and trouble,” is a line repeated by the witches in Macbeth as they lay out the ominous prophecies of greatness and dire consequences for the titular character. Macbeth’s ambition envisions a perfect ending though desperate actions and moral weakness ruin it. So too are the misguided actions in pursuit of perfection which […]

Wisw S6e10 Ep51 Blog

[Podcast] What if You Didn’t Need People To Make Your Technology Work?

In this episode of “What If? So What?” Jim talks with Bradie Speller who shares insights from his extensive career, tracing the arc of technological evolution from the dawn of personal computing to today’s high-tech environments. Bradie discusses his early experiences at Mars Group in the 1980s, where he first encountered the transformative power of […]

A hero and a villain fighting in the air. Good and evil stories that sabotage.

Hero, Villain, or Victim? Stories that Sabotage

In 1968, psychiatrist Stephen Karpman modeled what he called the Drama Triangle. With this, he illustrated dysfunctional mindsets that can derail social interactions. The three roles defined in this model are the rescuer (hero), persecutor (villain), and victim. This is another view of the lies we tell ourselves. Since the dawn of history, we’ve loved […]

Embrace Strategic Thinking: 3 Smart Ways to Escape Admin Chaos and Innovate Boldly

Do you ever wish you had more time to focus on strategic thinking, to wrap your arms around a long-term vision, instead of spending your days drowning in administrative tasks? Digging deep into your idea factory takes time and energy, and a never-ending cycle of burn reports, meetings, and timecard approvals can drain both – […]

Confident woman with arms crossed in front of a blackboard showing a workflow ending in the rewards of quality innovation ideas.

Your Idea Factory – Quality Innovation from Quantity

Quality innovation is not for the weak at heart! Innovation myths may have you thinking it is for the lucky or the extremely talented – that’s not true. Pablo Picasso said, “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” Thomas Edison quipped, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls […]

Obtrusive balloons blocking a city street.

5 Obtrusive Blockers to Avoid as a Servant Leader

We’ve all heard of servant leadership. The concept of “being a servant” to your teams and treating employees as critical individuals to be cultivated and empowered, has strong merit. However, many organizations fall short, with those at the top of the hierarchy viewing employees as interchangeable cogs in the corporate machine. Instead of diving deep […]

Load More