A LinkedIn search reveals 2.64 million profiles that refer to themselves as “data driven”. I believe a true data driven decision is about as common as getting struck by lightning. We are human beings. Our decisions are shaped by our beliefs, biases, and emotions. We use data and logic to justify our decisions. Not convinced?ContinueContinue reading “The myth of the data driven decision maker”
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Getting real about risk. How to use a Pre-Mortem to set your project up for success
Getting your team to have an open and constructive conversation about future risks and challenges is hard, even for the best of teams. Consider the case of Adam (not his real name), a VP for a large global healthcare company. He built a new team with a mission to streamline innovation between multiple R&D groups.ContinueContinue reading “Getting real about risk. How to use a Pre-Mortem to set your project up for success”
You have to make time to lead
I did not agree with this advice when it was given to me. I argued it was wrong. I was young and not ready to hear this advice. However it stuck in the back of my mind and years later I later realized this was one of the best pieces of advice I ever received.ContinueContinue reading “You have to make time to lead”
If I would believe every business case I would have no people left
That is what an SVP leading a 2,000-person field service organization told me. Yet he would still approve these projects to move forward. The main problem is not that the business case is flawed, but that the leader has already made up his mind whether or not to support an initiative regardless of what theContinueContinue reading “If I would believe every business case I would have no people left”
The 6 elements that drive a pragmatic Technology strategy
Strategy is about making deliberate tradeoffs, and Technology strategy is no exception to this. You have many good ideas, but not enough time, money or people to pursue them all. There are many articles and IT strategy frameworks out there that cover the topic well, but are dense, jargon filled and theoretical. This article isContinueContinue reading “The 6 elements that drive a pragmatic Technology strategy”
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