Old white man
Who doesn’t know him, the old white man who resists change? Does he also exist in companies and what are the possible consequences?
Astrid Kuhlmey from KPMO
Who is to blame?
Time and again, companies look for someone to blame. Why is this so, why do employees participate in it and what is the alternative?
The undermined project term and its consequences
In many companies it can be observed how the project term is undermined and employees are exploited. What can those affected do?
Shaping project politics
What is project politics, what influences it in real company life and how can companies gradually develop “healthy” project politics?
What error distinguishes you?
Many organisations try to create a culture of error in which mistakes are seen as learning opportunities. Time for reflection.
Christmas, time of expectation
Christmas is associated with many expectations that often do not (or cannot) come true. How could it work better?
Systemic questionnaire technique
The Systemic Questionnaire Technique is a method for qualitatively recording expectations of an initiative. How does it work?
The good old change of perspective
The change of perspective helps in change processes and makes it easier to let go of one’s own positions. But what can be done about systemic blockages?
PMO and Uncertainty
At first glance, Project Management Offices (PMOs) and uncertainty contradict each other. How could the interaction of both issues work?
What we can learn from starship Enterprise
The TV show about the Starship Enterprise presents knowledge from research into uncertainty, which even today is not very widespread. What can we learn from it?
Letting go is the new way of planning
For a very long time planning was the basis for projects, developments and work in general. But now the process of letting go becomes important.
Learning from IT mistakes
Often the tension is high when IT problems arise. Once these are solved, things usually continue as before. Until the next problem arises. What can organisations learn from this?
Leadership in uncertain times
How does leadership work in a global crisis? How does security arise in times of uncertainty and what are the do’s and don’ts of leadership?
Learning is not a sexy subject. Or: Learning from Scotty.
Do you want to improve your situational actions in unexpected situations? Then you should train your learning by doing. A look at starship Enterprise will help you do this.
How can I avoid uncertainty?
Many people associate uncertainty with a loss of control, hence they want to avoid it. This is understandable, but not effective. What is the alternative?
Digital Transformation – A Plea for Quality
The IT world is turning slower than expected. What is the reason for this, what awareness is important for companies and what should they value? A plea.
Is the world getting more complex?
It feels like complexity is increasing in many areas. What impact does this have on making decisions, planning projects and using models?
The Groundhog says hello
A corporation does not use color printouts in order to reduce costs. Sounds good, but new processes and special rules, new roles and precautions are needed. A gloss.
The expectation management
Dealing with our own expectations is usually a challenge that influences our relationship with ourselves and with our customers. How does good expectation management work?
Every day the GDPR gives its greetings
Data protection is important – but the new basic data protection regulation misses the mark – a personal assessment and approach.
Planning subject to reservation
Uncertainty is a characteristic in projects and technology is an essential factor for uncertainty. How can organisations still plan meaningfully?
