The Project Charter

The Project Charter

Short projects, lasting two weeks to three months, are a common occurrence. Managing them takes more than a single “to-do” but doesn’t require a full-blown project plan. That’s where I like to use a project charter. For me, a project charter is...
Shop Rates & Make/Buy decisions

Shop Rates & Make/Buy decisions

Make/buy decisions often rely on analysis that is deeply flawed.The accounting numbers look like you’d be more profitable outsourcing it, but often the opposite is true.It’s a big topic, but I’ll try to give a 2.5 minute introduction.How do you...
Communicating Big Changes

Communicating Big Changes

All is well, remain calm!!! Announcing big changes is scary. How are the people going to react? What do I say when I don’t know the answers? How am I supposed to say this, when I think it’s a stupid idea? If you’re a leader, sooner or later...
No More Wimpy To-dos!

No More Wimpy To-dos!

Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash To-dos are tiny commitments that have a big impact. We give and take to-dos in almost every meeting. Ifyou’re doing shop floor tier meetings or doing Level 10™ meetings as part ofEOS®, you know what this feels like. Yet many...
It’s OK to interrupt…Sometimes

It’s OK to interrupt…Sometimes

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Sometimes it’s ok to interrupt. In fact it’s necessary.  Facilitators need to know when to let the meeting flow and when it’s time to interject and redirect. Check out the video to learn the five situations where it’s ok to assert...