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Kaizen can be a habit on construction projects.
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Take your time reading “Rainbows & Ratholes”, by Dan Kothari for useful distinctions on managing projects.
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Is there ever enough project management? Curtis Cook thinks “just enough” project management will result in fewer failures.
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Among the thousands of books on (construction) project management, one stands out “This Isn’t a Cookbook, The Elements of Project Style” for encouraging a way of being and doing that just might help you succeed on your projects.
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Hal speaks on “How to Do Projects with Words”
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A first look at a new book on Toyota’s success.
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Project management is both science and art. Scott Berkun’s book The Art of Project Management fills a gap. If you are serious about advancing in a career in project management then you must read this book.
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Do you admire Toyota’s accomplishments? Liker’s book The Toyota Way introduced many to to Toyota’s lean approach. Now there’s a book telling how to adopt a lean approach.
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Use structured problem-solving and Post-It Notes® to bring about breakthroughs for your team…
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Interested in mobilizing a lean team. There’s nothing better than Liker’s book, The Toyota Way. Read how I do it…
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Do you manage technical managers or project managers? Or are you one of these people being managed? Then you need to read Johanna’s and Esther’s new book.
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So much of out time on projects is spent organizing project information for ourself and others. One great way of doing that is with mind maps. Want some help getting started? Get Chuck Frey’s new book on the subject.
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Simon Ramo claims most meetings stink. Read what he says you can do about it. Along with a bonus tip from Hal…
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80/20 thinking establishes mindfulness and focus for the work we do. The claim is we get better results. But not everyone agrees. Read on…
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Seth Godin has the magic touch. His latest collaboration is a best seller on Amazon. Read why…
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So much of what we do on projects does not produce value for our client and our firms. Author Richard Koch suggests we can change that by applying a 100 year-old observation of an Italian economist. Read on…
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Seth Godin and 32 colleagues have a new book, The Big Moo. It’s very practical advice on what it takes to be remarkable…not all that much, they say. Read on to see how you can get a copy…
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The Art of Project Management as told by Scott Berkun in his book, his website, blog, and essays. Great writing. Oh so helpful. Read on…
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Habits, both good ones and bad, form based on repeated action. It took years of being reminded to brush our teeth before bed before we did that without Mom or Dad telling us to. A habit of appreciation and inspiring take the same kind of practice. Being an exercise to build your habit…
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David Schmaltz’s approach to working with project teams is quite effective. He calls it “brief”. Read why…
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Successful projects can be characterized by what happens in meetings. These special-purpose project meeting protocols will guide you.
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I just finished the book QBQ!: The Question Behind the Question®, by John G. Miller. This is a wonderful little book that belongs in every briefcase (not on your bookshelves) and ready to give to that special person you [...]
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A host of books have been published on company-wide improvement approaches. One of the first descriptions of the approach that makes Toyota and other Japanese firms successful with continuous improvement was kaizen, written by Masaaki Imai, published in 1986. Imai updated that work with gemba kaizen in 1997. Along the way there [...]
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? Guy Kawasaki wrote, "Less is the new more." Easy to learn: symmetry, seduction, subtraction, and sustainability. Very valuable to do. Step 1: Read Matt's book!! just 140 keystrokes.
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Getting Unstuck
by Hal on March 10, 2006
in books, commentary
Ever get stuck on your project. I do and I am. Maybe a switch of hats will help.
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