Following Hakuna Matata or always striving for perfection are two very different ways of living your life. In the short term Hakuna Matata (which means “No Worries”) looks tempting, but there’s also happiness to be found in the strive for perfection through a continuous improvement mindset. Earlier this year I went on a skiing vacation… Continue reading The Continuous Improvement Mindset
Tag: Teams
Facing the Brutal Facts
A team in trouble would probably say that they would very much welcome expert help – but would they really? Are they ready to face the brutal facts of the state of the project? An important part of the psychology behind forming a team is the distinction between “we in the team” on the inside… Continue reading Facing the Brutal Facts
Can you Handle an Elite Performer?
Employers ask for elite performers, but they should be careful – they could get what they ask for… If they find an elite performer, do they have the elite organization required to match the new hire? I recently read a great post by Kelly Sommers: Challenge Addiction. I’ve been following Kelly on twitter for some… Continue reading Can you Handle an Elite Performer?