The Future of Work

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work forever. While the virus was the trigger for the rapid transition to remote work, it has also accelerated a process that was already underway – changing the nature of work relationships. The alignment between employee desires and employer needs is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the …

Transitioning Employees into Contract Relationships—The Next Logical Step Read More »

Agile project delivery has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its ability to produce more effective IT project delivery. This approach to project management emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and iterative development to deliver high-quality software solutions faster than traditional methods. However, while Agile has many benefits, it is important not to treat it as …

Agile Project Delivery: Effective, but not a Religion – A Peoplesoft Implementation Example Read More »

In the world of business, self-organizing teams have become a buzzword that is thrown around quite often. However, the idea of autonomous teams that work together to achieve a common goal is not new. In fact, multiplayer video games have been doing this for years. In many games, there is no voice chat between players, …

Why Organizational Design is Crucial for Self-Organizing Teams: Lessons from Multiplayer Video Games Read More »

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and mission-driven initiatives are becoming increasingly important for organizations. A corporate mission specialist/consultant plays a critical role in contributing to the success of such projects. In this blog post, we will discuss the key contributions of a corporate mission specialist/consultant for each of the three use cases mentioned above (Corp. Responsibility, …

Key Contributions of a Corporate Mission Specialist/Consultant for Enterprise-Level Projects Read More »

In business, many executives focus on economic survival and protecting their own jobs, which can lead to defensive behavior and job protection. However, there is a different kind of leader, the Adventurer Executive, who is focused on getting things done and advancing their career through accomplishments. Unlike other executives who may be constrained by company …

Profile of the Adventurer Executive: A Different Kind of Leader Read More »