Map Is Not The Territory
The difference between theory and practice is in practice. Recently I am reading a lot on the topic of Agile and Agile Project Management. There is a lot of emphasis…
Know Your Why
If you don’t know what you want - you will do what others want you to do. As simple as that. This should be a minimum sufficient reason to figure…
Appetite Comes With Eating
What is more relevant: goal or the journey towards this goal? Deadlines create a sense of urgency and craft the purpose. The goal is something concrete, tangible, and feels more…
Work And Study Balance
It is an absolute must to keep developing personally and professionally. But when can we find time for it if managing projects and teams consumes all available slots? As Managers…
Talk Facts and They Will Listen
There is something I had to learn the hard way. This is about being able to base your feedback and call for action on pure facts. This is why meeting…
Working With Customers
I love working with Customers. In some cases they are amazing, often demanding and sometimes complicated. But let’s face it - they are in the core of any business. Whom…
The Importance Of Saying “Thank you”
Always remember to show gratitude to the people you work with. Not only for some major achievements or results but for smaller things on a daily basis. "Thank You" -…
Good Is Better Than Perfect
Whatever you do does not have to be perfect, but it has to be good enough to move ahead. Time is always the limit. What is important now, might not…
Start Saying “NO”
Remember this film 🎥 called „Yes Man” with Jim Carrey? Funny comedy about saying “Yes!” to everything and everyone! I am a full supporter of saying “ Yes!” to almost…
Participant Or Spectator?
Management is an interesting thing. Stuff gets done only when you and your team members are actively involved, make decisions and define or adjust direction. I don’t know if it…