Making connections is fundamental to progress. Being able to bring disparate elements together to create value is a core skill in most professions. So is being able to see both sides of a problem. The…
Writing
Q&A with Jon Penndorf: Architect, Leader, Writer
Jon Penndorf and I emailed recently about his thoughts on architecture, leadership, and designing for change. When he’s not solving design problems for clients, you can find him mentoring young architects, teaching, writing, and serving…
Creating structure is about making sense of the unknown.
Creating structure is the organization of people, places, and things. It’s about making sense of the unknown and a key aspect of leadership. This will serve to: Help others. Facilitate interactions. Start conversations. Build momentum….
Help–I need to make an ineffective team!
Here are a few tips: Get rid of accountability and responsibility. Have more management than people actually doing the work. Compartmentalize people and services. No transparency. Schedule meetings. And more meetings. Make them long. Don’t…
Mired in inefficiency? Start building.
Is your organization mired in inefficiency? If so, they may have lost sight of who they are serving. This may sound familiar: Systems may not work as intended and may be in need of an…
Critical Thought is Required
Many people talk about making an impact while others are actually doing it. Critical thought is a valuable skill and has never been needed more in our society. It is not always an easy process…