“If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”
This metaphor is often used to describe a cognitive bias where people rely too heavily on a familiar tool or approach to solve problems, even when it’s not the most appropriate or effective solution.It emphasizes the importance of adaptability and choosing the right...Project Managers: Are You Managing Your Assumptions, or Are They Managing You?
As project managers, assumptions are inevitable. We rely on them to fill in the gaps when information is missing. But here’s the real question: Are you managing your assumptions, or are they managing you?Unmanaged assumptions can lead to delays, scope creep, and...What’s More Important: Setting or Getting Expectations for Projects?
When managing projects, expectations are key.But which is more important—setting or getting them?While both matter, getting expectations has the edge.GETTING EXPECTATIONS involves gathering and clarifying stakeholder needs and goals. Without this foundation, you risk...What if everything you thought you knew about X was completely off base?
X might be your project, your team, your strategy, or something else.What if the assumptions guiding your decisions were built on outdated data, misunderstood dynamics, or hidden biases?The reality is, no matter how confident we feel in our knowledge, there’s always a...I have noticed and maybe you have too issues usually stem from one of three areas: People, Process, or Tools.
People:Problems due to inadequate training or miscommunication.Process:Inefficient or outdated procedures.Tools:Outdated or unsuitable technology.By identifying these categories of root causes, you can then ask good questions to better define the problem so you can...