Staying on the “Be Professional” topic for consultants: Should you ‘friend’ a client on Facebook or other social media? Controversially,…
I run inductions for new hires for a Tier 1 Consulting Company, and was discussing with a Programme Director the…
“I’ll pick you when I have absolutely no choice left but to scrape the bottom of the barrel.” My ninjas…
I’ve been focusing on the importance of leadership qualities in a project manager to help ensure project success. In fact,…
“I woke up with an idea on how to solve the problem so have been working since about 4am… and…
I believe that the job of a Project Manager is a lot more than ‘Managing a Project to timescales and…
I was listening to John Travolta talk about Bean Exchange on Tom Bilyeu’s podcast today. If you craft exquisite cups,…
There are two general engagement types when you work for a consultancy: Project Engagement, and Staff Augmentation (sometimes crudely referred…
Was running an errand with ninja #2 in the rain this morning, and we passed a homeless man, drenched in…
Death in my family is not a taboo subject. My parents have already bought their burial plots – complete with…
My work in implementing business systems allows me to see how people behave when faced with imminent change, which may…
Our experiences shape who we are, and how we see the world. “Emotion and cognition, undefined and unexplored, drive every…
“Don’t rock the boat.” I strive to create a safe space for people to be around me. No judgement, no…
“I have better things in life to focus on instead of blow-drying my hair – three kids, school run, work,…
When a consulting partner is engaged to implement a software solution, we assume the client knows what they are doing.…
It’s been two weeks since the tragic high profile helicopter crash stunned the world. The news has moved on. But…
“Everyone, take off what you’re wearing on your right foot and wave it at the webcam.” Suddenly the faces on…
I pay attention to the small things. – the questions my lead consultant is asking – the subtle body language…
My ghast used to be frequently flabbered 😲 during meetings with clients when the sales team would exaggerate claims and…
Feast and famine. Ups and downs. Winters and summers. I believe that the Consulting career prepares you for real life.…
A Salesforce Developer asked me the other day about my thoughts on what he should do next – careerwise. He…
Recruitment isn’t a perfect science. In contrast to previous post, this particular lady not only had a sterling CV, but…
I was reflecting on a conversation I had yesterday… About the interview for the Senior PM role, and whether I…
She had an amazing personality, and performed the role of a ‘Senior Project Manager’ in a crisis meeting with a…