Hey folks, As a warning, I upgraded my iPhone and iPad to iOS4.3 and my MicroStrategy Apps do not seem to be working. Seems to be an issue around connecting to the intelligence server. Still works on the older OS with iPad and iPhone. Anyone else found this issue or have
How can you most effectively help somebody solve a problem? A simple question produces the most amazing results. The question evokes very creative answers and ones the person is ready to do. As great problem solver, I eagerly offer solutions but find they are ignored. &#
Often people do things which defy my logic and understanding. Hidden factors are things that are unknown to me which explain people's behavior. Remember that you do not have the whole picture from that person's point of view.
If people understand and accept "why", they will figure out how to make it happen. This idea provides a practical application of the three principle of Motivation 3.0, Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose. Do project managers spend any time discussing why?
Often we are brought in to help break through the boundaries of approach and context to help clients simplify projects and get them done less expensively and faster. Don't we all want that. The challenge is that not all situations can manifest themselves that way. Th
Meeting, or work sessions are more productive if people come prepared. I make a habit of asking people to do some things in preparation for any meeting I am leading. I call this prework. The preparation is excellent way of getting the meeting going productively. &
Over the past 2 months I have found myself listening or participating in conversations that were driving for an absolute answer. I am by far no mystic guru or physocologist, but it is sad to see the energy we spend endeavoring to be right. Please don't take me wrong, this is not a
Reflecting on the days activity with three questions: How? What? Who? Every day, just before finishing work, save a few minutes to reflect about what happened today. Look at your calendar and compare what actually happened — the meetings you attended, the work you got done, the
As a Business Analyst, a critical success factor is to ensure that all requirements are efficiently captured for the development team to use. Curious about what other business groups’ best practices are, I attended the webinar presented by IAG on "Inside Effective Business
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