Category Archive: Assumptions

Apr
01

PMI ‘Voices on Project Management’ – Best Practices to Engage with Cross-Cultural Teams

Best Practices to Engage with Cross-Cultural Teams     I stated that some of the most common problems of cross-cultural working arise from the following three main misconceptions: 1. Assuming your way is the correct way 2. Assuming everybody understands your language 3. Selecting organizations or individuals on language abilities Not everyone agreed with me! …

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May
06

A lesson in Pressure, Assuming & Project Management 101

CLOCK TOWER ROUNDABOUT

Most days I pass by an iconic roundabout known as the ‘Clock Tower Roundabout’. The morning is of particular interest because it’s where my drama begins. I’m at the front of my lane waiting for an opening to make the mad dash out and around the roundabout. The car in my left lane is so …

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