The strength of a team depends as much on the single individuals as it does on the relationships between them. A team may be made up of the company’s best talents, but if there is no trust and mutual respect, it’s difficult to achieve great results. We can compare the office team to any sports team: if the group isn’t…
There are many ways of solving problems at work: some are scientific and others are more creative, like brainstorming. An interesting proposal to generate shared solutions by stimulating the participation and creativity of all the involved resources has been developed by McKinsey & Company, a worldwide famous consulting firm. The “straw man proposal” method is based on an iterative process…
Knowledge, as several studies have shown, helps to create more innovative, creative and performing teams. In two words, teams that are more competitive. The reason is simple: an improvement in know-how allows people to work more effectively, thanks to the right tools for situation analysis and problem management. The knowledge management barriers Information does not always travel smoothly between people…
We often talk about agile project management in our daily lives. More and more companies are embracing this philosophy, which allows for a measurable ROI right from the early stages of a project (by breaking it down into small steps). The iterative nature of agile processes helps to improve efficiency by reducing implementation time. But which method should you choose…
We live in a world where technology overtook analogue quite some time ago. We can check our bank account from our smartphone, run our dishwasher by voice control or turn on the lights by moving in front of a sensor. However in multiple occasions a smart home has no real correspondence to the office world. Just think about the slow…
Project Management has become an increasingly key activity in both large and small companies. Processes and workflows need to be increasingly agile, waste-free and, above all, improvable: constant progress in terms of efficiency, quality, innovation and productivity is a necessity to survive in today’s work environment. By managing projects in the best possible way, it’s easier to identify what works…
Most of our thinking happens automatically and constantly, without any real intellectual engagement. Critical thinking is the exact opposite, as it represents a deliberate act. It’s a mental process that develops through a deep analysis of the available information, examined in detail but also as a whole. This information is selected, synthesised and re-exposed in order to be better communicated…
“Dimidium facti, qui coepit, habet” “He who has begun has half done” HORACE It doesn’t take much research to realise that a good morning routine has a huge impact on productivity and mood. Just think how not hearing your alarm clock immediately or not having a relaxed breakfast can irreparably ruin your day. Small habits perfected over time…
A successful project is the result of a perfect organisation of activities, time and resources. Who is the person in charge of this activity? Let’s start by clarifying the roles. The Project Manager (or PM) is the person who is in charge of managing all the phases of a project, from the selection of dedicated resources to the planning of…
