Utpal Writes - On Project Management, Leadersihp and Self-Help

Communication

Communicate Like A Genius

October 28, 2009

Your ability to communicate well is your impression in the outer world. No matter how strong your goals and your success foundation are, the essence of your ability to communicate cannot be under-estimated. Here are some of the most common things that uncommonly good communicators do: Tell stories and paint pictures through the words. Be [...]

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Everyday Status Meeting – An Absolute Project Killer

September 10, 2009

I have seen a few project managers who hold status meeting everyday with each team member for about 2 hours. Just for one good reason; to track where the project is going. Interesting reason, isn’t it? Have they ever wondered about what is really going on in such status meetings? Each team member communicates what [...]

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Distinction Between Issues And Problems And How To Deal With Them

September 6, 2009

A most common snag in problem solving is to confuse problems with issues. Most people use both of these words interchangeably which is incorrect. An issue is essentially a point of question; an item of controversy. When it comes to issues, we are seeking response which consists of comfort or reassurance but not a solution. [...]

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Directness, A Deviant Act That Is More Than Worth In Agile Project Management

September 2, 2009

Lack of directness is a project killer. It blocks smart ideas, fast actions and team members contributing the common goal with the knowledge and skills that they have. When directness is in-place, everything just operates faster and better. Many people do not express themselves with directness. They don’t communicate straightforwardly or put forth ideas looking [...]

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Good Apology 3

September 1, 2009

I’m sorry. It was my fault. What can I do to make it right? Third one is often missed – so make sure not to miss it when you apologize. (Thanks to my friend Jay Khetia for sharing this small but wonderful insight.)

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