7 Steps to fix my team’s broken priority system
In the search for an effectively prioritized problem dashboard, you often come across a well-intentioned task list that shows everything is on fire, no resources are available, and that [...]
Problem Solving: You’re doing it wrong!
Problems are bad, right? They must be solved, avoided, mitigated and managed – or must they? What if business, IT, and manufacturing leaders are wrong about problem-solving? Perhaps, it’s [...]
The Troubleshooting Amusement Park – How to focus on the important changes when chasing IT stability
How to find the change that started a mess in times of pressure and panic In the world of solving problems, everyone knows that more often than not, root [...]
5 questions that you need answered before your next problem-solving meeting
Sometimes when people come together to solve a problem they can be like a herd of wild buffalo, charging around in all directions, creating a lot of noise and [...]
Crashing a Project Without Damage
It was Lady MacBeth who warned, “What’s done cannot be undone.” And yet, after scheduling project work, you may discover the schedule needs to be “crashed.” Crashing a project [...]
Empowering David to Tackle Goliath-Sized Organizational Improvement
When it comes to tackling the Goliath of organizational change, the right projects must be selected, defined, invested in, developed and finally executed. In structuring positive change, David, with [...]