by Art Petty | Nov 3, 2009 | Decision-Making, Leadership, Product Management, Project Management
Use these filters: * Why are we doing this project? What are the assumptions that made it seem like a good idea before and are they still valid? * Is it a must-do or compliance initiative? * Is it strategic? If yes, you should bounce it up against the current-state...
by Art Petty | Nov 2, 2009 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
Confidence is a powerful force in the workplace for individuals and for teams. It’s that extra-added something that allows us to look at the world through eyes that see opportunities to pursue, challenges that exist to be met and new heights within easy reach....
by Art Petty | Aug 11, 2009 | Leadership, Leading Change, Marketing, Strategy
While M+A activity has cycled along with the economy there are some signs that deal volume is picking up. In talking with a CEO friend running a smaller tech firm, he indicated that there is increasing buzz about various potential combinations and roll-ups that will...
by Art Petty | Jul 23, 2009 | Decision-Making, Leadership, Leading Change, Strategy
The old adage of “you get what you measure” is an old adage for a reason. It’s generally true. There was the sales manager who implored his team members to focus on finding new customers. The compensation plans were based on a single revenue number, and naturally the...
by Art Petty | Jun 23, 2009 | Leadership, Leading Change, Strategy
You learn a great deal about an organization’s current state, near-term prospects and about the health and effectiveness of a firm’s leaders by looking for and listening to the quality of the conversations in the working environment. Visit and spend time with the...
