Entries in Projects (2)

Eight Hidden Beliefs that Determine Project Success

bricks-balance.jpgThe IT Summit is here in Denver, attracting over 700 participants. Attendees know the challenges of running successful IT projects. Many have PMI certification. Others know PMO (Project Management Office) best practices. Many more have emotional scares from “death marches” and “projects from hell”. However, almost none know the eight hidden beliefs that determine project success.

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Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 07:26PM by Registered CommenterMichael Cushman in , , | CommentsPost a Comment

What They don’t Teach in Business School: Culture and Change

The main problem: MBA thinking is backward.

Generally, business schools are about mechanistic solutions (functions, structures, process, systems, policies…), necessary but insufficient.  The truth is that all business is done by, through, and for people. MBA programs are void of relevant thinking and skills regarding culture and change.
Yes, there are degrees in OD (Organizational Development).  However, if these OD programs are so good, why can’t you think of any successful CEOs with a degree OD?  

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Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 11:39PM by Registered CommenterMichael Cushman in , , | CommentsPost a Comment