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Masters Degree in One Semester?

Status Update: Orientation and class 1 are complete. Class 2 is complete, assuming no major edits. Class 3 is in progress. I plan to start class 4 and 5 tomorrow. There are a total of 13 classes, meaning that I’ll likely be done with my first round of classes (3) by end of week 3.Continue reading “Masters Degree in One Semester?”

What Can Project Managers Learn From Consultants?

Consultants charge hefty premiums for their services, and must use strong communication skills to justify their high salaries. They hop between projects lasting about 3 months, and their corporate culture teaches them a set of tactics allowing them to identify areas for improvement. Since they specialize in generic cost-cutting, increasing sales, and supply line numbersContinue reading “What Can Project Managers Learn From Consultants?”

What even is the problem anyway?

When doing project management, you don’t want to be the tail chasing the dog. You’re not trying to be a solution searching for a problem, and if you don’t recognize the relevant stakeholders, you’re unlikely to be successful in bringing value to your stakeholders. The first thing to do when getting into problem solving modeContinue reading “What even is the problem anyway?”

RACI-ng to success on your next project

In almost every situation under the sun, having clearly defined and delineated roles allows people to thrive. In the same way that private property allowed people the ability to focus on their tiny slice of the world and build unparalleled riches, having clearly defined responsibilities and obligations make clear what the keys to success are,Continue reading “RACI-ng to success on your next project”

What Methinks about the McKinsey Mind (notes from a reading)

I just finished the McKinsey Mind. Overall, I think it was well-written with a smattering of humor. There were a couple unintuitive parts surrounding how to approach difficult clients, but you’re never going to get everything right in the book. This was a pretty straightforward framework, but it didn’t really give me much insight intoContinue reading “What Methinks about the McKinsey Mind (notes from a reading)”