According to McKinsey, 70% of projects fail to deliver what was intended. It's a figure we're all too familiar with, but how do you define success? Is your version of a successful project one that comes in on time, to budget, and has delivered the quality of operational improvement set out in the original business case and project plan? These are common measurements … [Read more...]
It’s Not Personal
Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer What’s happening right now is not because you’re bad or wrong or incompetent. It’s because the world is transforming at breakneck speed and each and every one of us must adapt to those changes as quickly and efficiently as possible. No one’s exempt. Age doesn’t get you off the hook. Nor does how hard you’ve worked until … [Read more...]
Change Is the One Thing You Can Count On
Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer Chris owns a business installing high end wood flooring. During the refinancing boom, her business grew to $4 million. As the economy has slowed, demand for her products has shrunk. Competitors are offering much lower prices and customers have less spare cash to choose the high end option--if they can afford new floors … [Read more...]