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Comment on What would the world look like if more managers made decisions like children? by Rudolf Melik - Project Management Software Blog

Rudolf Melik - Project Management Software Blog — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:16:31 +0000

Yes, but adults including CEOs tend to hang on to old things that no longer work and are in fact a productivity killer only because they have paid for it. I have seen a lot of managers make that mistake. Staying with the old and not appreciating why innovation and change is needed. In most cases this type of thinking creates a culture that does not compete well and a team that is unable to forsee any threats until it is too late.

Comment on What would the world look like if more managers made decisions like children? by Luis Colorado

Luis Colorado — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:35:41 +0000

Kids usually don’t pay for their toys, but CEO’s do.

Kids are not invested in their toys, but CEO’s are.

Should CEO’s take decisions like children? That is, ignore the investment made in something, and switch to the best solution? Too many factors need to be accounted for such decision.

When you haven’t invested a penny in something, switching could not be easier.

Comment on What is the difference between BPM and a powerful ERP? by Valery

Valery — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:07:29 +0000

I am neither a BPM guru nor I ever dealt with ERP directly so make sure to take what I say easy

I agree with Ben that ERP is just a piece of IT infrastructure. As any tool, it may be more useful in one instance than in another, etc. Continuing on that, as any other tool it is not universal. You are likely to need (many) other IT tools as well.

Trying to expand Ben’s answer, I would add that “managing a workflow” may look simpler that it is. BPM concerns with managing the whole architecture of a process. The latter builds on a strategy that specifies a change path and includes developing appropriate (can be different for different periods) KPI’s and incentives. ERP is not going to think about conflicts of interests or of choosing an appropriate competior to benchmark against.

Comment on Is PSA Dead? by Madeline Foell

Madeline Foell — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:20:50 +0000

with regard to posting this, It’s actually just what I wanted in ask. That much rather notice views from somebody, in lieu of a company site, that’s exactly the reason why I favor weblogs so much. Thanks!

Comment on The Importance of Taking Breaks by Ahmed El-Deeb

Ahmed El-Deeb — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:39:06 +0000

Hi Rudolf,
Thanks for this interesting article!
Well to share with you my own experience, in the middle of my working day I just get in to a meeting room or such and I sit very relaxed and close my eyes for 10 minutues. While closing my eyes, I make myself feel the negative energy flowing out of my closed eyes, I relax my facial muscles. I do this for 10 minutes; then, I return back to my desk very energetic and refreshed. This 10-minute program can be repeated multiple times in the working day whenever one feels really exhausted.
I apply another “flush” program to wash away all the working week exhaustion. In the last working day in the week (Friday), at night before going to bed, I usually, take a warm bath with a refreshing shower gel or something. In the bath, I do “Mind Emptying”; I picture all the issues, problems, work flying from the top of my head; just like the screen you see when deleting something of the recycle bin in your PC. Then, I go down to my eyes and relax, my face and relax…and so on until the whole body is relaxed. After going off the bath, scented candles light are on in my room (no other lights) along with soft music. Relax on the bed; then, take the sleep. Also, an option is taking a hot beverage in that state; it is very important not to think of work or problems starting the bath time.

I find these two simple programs very useful and simple. I hope they can benefit everyone and would love to share opinions.

Comment on Gartner Highlights Key Predictions for IT Organizations and Users in 2010 and Beyond by Ahmed El-Deeb

Ahmed El-Deeb — Mon, 24 May 2010 09:28:50 +0000

Hi Rudolf,

Interesting entry! It made me to think about the pros & cons of each trend as related to the IT industry. Also, is that transformation for all?
Questions like that are triggered just thinking about that potential shift.

Comment on How successful companies speak and think has not really changed by Ahmed El-Deeb

Ahmed El-Deeb — Mon, 24 May 2010 09:01:58 +0000

While reading the words to hear from “companies on the rise”, it came to my mind the role of Software Engineering. While still in many places, the ‘programmer-field’ myth still persisting. I think the field and the IT business need software engineering (software engineers in their real sense; not interchangeably for a developer). The need for proficients to lead the whole software production as an engineering discipline. Still I believe this notion not fully mature to many places, but I think your noted words about companies on the rise could be conceptualized in the term software engineering. I am not sure if you would agree with that.

Comment on The Measurement Inversion in Project Management Software Investments by Lillian King

Lillian King — Wed, 19 May 2010 06:55:27 +0000

does anyone know a website or tutorial about business management ?-`~

Comment on The Measurement Inversion in Project Management Software Investments by Thomas Williams

Thomas Williams — Wed, 19 May 2010 05:22:19 +0000

does anyone know a website or tutorial about business management ?*”~

Comment on Flat World Project Management – Should You Outsource the “Boring” Work? by Outsource Force

Outsource Force — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:58:00 +0000

Joe Hogan is very authoritarian author. And I have read his article “Unlearn Outsourcing 101: Back to Basics” through. I can say that it could be very useful for those who just wanna start with outsourcing.