Building an effective portfolio team: Whom to recruit
If you already defined the scope of your portfolio, it’s now time to identify the initial portfolio team members. Let’s assume that you want to include both a
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How changemakers can attract more magic
The book “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert is pretty woo woo. But the themes she shares are important to explore because many changemakers look outward.
11 ways to be more productive (without feeling like a machine)
Wake up before the sunrise, crack open a laptop, and crank out brilliant work non-stop into the evening like a productivity god/dess. Yeah, right. More
Navigating extreme growth and shifts: Insights from the story of BlackBerry
When we look at our own businesses, it’s easy to fall into information overload. You’re thinking about the details of your current to-do list, plus
Move fast and stay in sync: Blending autonomy and alignment
In the third part of this mini-series about the role of autonomy and alignment in transformation, we’re talking about balancing the two, some of the
With our powers combined: Alignment and transformation
Continuing this mini-series on autonomy and alignment, we’re looking at alignment and how it relates to enterprise transformation. Alignment is one of those buzzwords that
An enterprise of micro-enterprises: Autonomy and transformation
One person can make a difference. It takes a village. Small teams. Crowdsourcing. Grassroots movements. Effective institutions. Strong leadership. From enterprises to international politics, humans
8 hurdles that can stall your transition to an enterprise portfolio
While many organizations have inspiring mission statements, I’ve noticed that agile Portfolios are often born from struggles rather than dreams. People across the enterprise are
How to sell change to a committee
When I ask ambitious changemakers about the biggest challenge they’re facing, their answer tends to be “lack of buy-in from leadership.” Many transformation experts highlight the
One reason why your portfolio isn’t working
Building a portfolio management system that transforms an organization can be a challenge. To support you during the journey, on this site we talk about
Is your portfolio reactive or proactive?
You’ve got your coffee and have fired up your laptop. What do you tackle next? How do you personally manage your life? Your mantra is
Cyber crime and the dark side of big data
No need to watch a summer blockbuster for excitement, the realities of cyber crime are enough of a thrill. Marc Goodman outlines in his book
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