If you're not an Information Technology (IT) professional, you probably have to work with one. A common complaint about communication across organizational boundaries is the use of jargon, and the IT people I interact with are often guilty of this communications sin.According to the results of a survey conducted by IT recruitment consultancy Computer People,... Continue Reading →
Killer Whale Sized Opportunities to Teach and Learn
What can you learn from "the new guy?"I've been enjoying Andy Jordan's blog on the People Side of Project Management. In a recent posting he talks about interacting with "the new guy" and how we can not only help them as mentors but that we can also learn from them in the process.In Amy Sutherland's... Continue Reading →
How to Say "No" (Without Saying "No")
So, how do you say "No" when doing so feels like it could be, say, a career limiting move? Advice abounds, often over-simplifying the stakes by not taking into account the complexities of saying "No" to someone like a boss or by not giving specific enough strategies.In a recent newsletter article I give some practical... Continue Reading →
