#Podcast episode 11 with Chris Loe is now out. Chris is a Solution Architect with Slalom, and a diverse and fascinating career path behind…
“OMG – the culture was so toxic! So much empire building – and it was next to impossible to get…
What do you do if you have an escalated situation with a client where emotional outburst and personal attacks might…
How do you feel when you get a contract that seriously leans AGAINST your favour? I’ve seen contracts and agreements…
Sooner or later, short term thinking leads to pain. If you are only keen on closing that deal without spending…
Writing solid requirements is an artform. Whether it’s a biblical tome of a Business Requirements Document (a la Waterfall), or…
In small or medium sized Consulting Partners, there may not be luxury (and budget) for a PM to help manage…
I’m super nosy. As a Project Manager, I encourage my team member to spam me. _Always_ cc me in your…
“How much do you share in your project status and budget reports with your customer?” I was showing a new…
Being “Authentic” has its place. You might have strong feelings about ‘being forced to stay indoors’, the Nanny States, Big…
“What does it mean to be a consultant? How should we behave?” I was running inductions for new consultants the…
Staying on the “Be Professional” topic for consultants: Should you ‘friend’ a client on Facebook or other social media? Controversially,…
“Wait, your sales team promised xyz. What you’re saying now is not what I am expecting.” If you hear this…