the big problem with organization charts

The Emperor's tapestry

Of course a major problem is that some still believe that their organization works entirely in accordance with the formal organization chart, respecting boundaries.

Whereas the org chart is really only one of the essential layers in building up a multi-layer insight of how things actually work – and the other essential layers intersect, overlay and [...]

autopoiesis, or autopsy? You choose

Picture credit: Etherhill

Any person or organization that doesn’t evolve to changing circumstances is fated to irrelevance.

I once baffled a roomful of people by showing a slide that simply (sic) read:

autopoiesis, or autopsy? You choose…

If this statement perplexes you, then you have a choice:

ignore the statement
investigate the purpose of my words

The first option is instantly [...]

If there isn’t an R in the month, check your project plans

Picture credit: kevin (iapetus)

How often are we surprised when a task, or entire project, slips unexpectedly because key staff have outrageously (sic) taken a holiday at a critical point in the schedule?

And, of course, the pattern of holiday absences is compounded by the number and variety of roles involved, which can make project management a nightmare [...]

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