Posts Tagged: leadership

Don’t Just Improve Efficiency: Think Outcomes to Achieve Effectiveness

While focusing on efficiency is not a bad thing in and of itself, I would argue that a greater emphasis on understanding outcomes and effectiveness is where the transformational opportunity exists.

Sponsors are Sometimes the Scariest Part of the Project!

People intrinsically understand that good sponsorship is vital for a project to succeed. But, more often than not, it becomes a significant barrier to delivering a successful project and realizing the planned benefits of that project.

Operational Effectiveness in the Public Sector: What it Can Offer and How to Get Started

Although the mandates surrounding operational effectiveness are all intended to promote the adoption of private-sector best practices, it is not always clear how best to implement them within the federal environment. This creates an interesting opportunity for forward-thinking leaders to design implementation approaches that will work best for their environment.