Haiku for project managers - issues
From the Haiku for Project Managers Blog
by Robert Prol
Because sometimes poetry makes the point better than a long story.
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Resolving issues /
Requires that we listen /
With both of our ears
Posted on: November 19, 2015 05:09 PM |
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rachel town
Kent State University Ashtabula
Ashtabula, Oh, United States
Someone once told me the difference between hearing and listening. Hearing is when you use your ears while listening is when you use your brain!
Robert Prol
Project Manager| KPMG LLP
East Sandwich, Ma, United States
Good one Robert. Short, crisp and profound thought. In fact, so profound that most know it but still fail to practice it.
Robert Prol
Project Manager| KPMG LLP
East Sandwich, Ma, United States
Thanks Prabhaker. I was thinking about how we often approach amuse with a solution already in mind. Over the years I've come to find that things aren't as simple as we may initially believe they are. It's our responsibility to take the time to get all the facts before we choose a solution.
Manas De Amin
Director| Computer Technology Group Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Great one.
Yes, we need to listen. Just hearing won't help my team.
Bruce Wilkinson MBA, PMP
Expert Project Manager / Trustworthy Executive Assistant / Business Coach| goBRUCE Business Services
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
A great reminder. Like Prabhaker says, we know it, but do we DO it? I've always admired people who lean in when you are talking and are totally immersed in understanding--what a skill!
Hi Robert, You are absolutely right about "coming with a solution already in mind". Buddhist saying about emptying the cup before we are ready to learn is relevant. Learning involves unlearning. If we are not prepared to unlearn, then we will never learn!
Mike Frenette
Manager, IT PMO| Halifax Water (retired)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
You have just one mouth /
But notice you have two ears /
Not for equal use!
Robert Prol
Project Manager| KPMG LLP
East Sandwich, Ma, United States
I may have to use that one Mike, with attribution.
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