Musings on project management

A narrative* Imagine two doors to the same room: One labeled risk manager; the other labeled decision maker. Though the risk manager...

"[There is] a critical balance that any organization has to manage -- the balance between freedom of action for the parts and unity...

Sometimes it's about being right or wrong; but often it's about the fear of being excluded. Thus, right or wrong gives way to th...

In the beginning, cost often matters most*: the greatest amount at stake and the most politically sensitive parameter understandable by ...

General Michael Hayden, now retired, writes in his book* about his years as Director, NSA and Director, CIA that in government -- and lik...

Political skills: "The ability to manage the emotions of others" David Brooks, political commentator If your project is p...

Are you a procrastinator? Do you manage schedule? Do you think of yourself as a risk manager? Do you understand the concept of schedule...