Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
What did you learn in this community? Be specific in sharing what you have learned
If you learned 1 thing (word, idea, concept, etc.) make a post
If you learned 2 things, make two posts
If you learned 3 things, make 3 posts
Share every thing you learned in a post
This idea came to me after reading a question from Sreepathi: "Maximizing the benefits from this site?" (Thank you dear Sreepathi for inspiring me) Saving Changes...
I've learned so much, especially from the articles by Michael Wood, and Bruce Harpham, and others. I will say that from reading a lot of the threads pertaining to Agile and derivatives thereof, etc., we are making PM way too complicated. PM is not a science, but it seems to have become one.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 08, 2020 1:53 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Steve
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Want to share with us what you specifically learned in our community? (One point or theme)
Dear Vincent
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Want to share with us what you specifically learned in our community?
As you can read, I shared specific points I learned in this community.
I take this opportunity to wish you that this year 2020 to achieve everything you want
Luis,
I can't be that specific.
I learned to be humble, with all the knowledge people share here.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 08, 2020 1:55 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Vincent
Thanks for your sharing
Wrote: "I learned to be humble, with all the knowledge people share here"
It's a specific point :-)
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Jan 08, 2020 12:17 PM
Replying to Steve Ratkaj
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I've learned so much, especially from the articles by Michael Wood, and Bruce Harpham, and others. I will say that from reading a lot of the threads pertaining to Agile and derivatives thereof, etc., we are making PM way too complicated. PM is not a science, but it seems to have become one.
Dear Steve
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Want to share with us what you specifically learned in our community? (One point or theme)
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1 reply by Steve Ratkaj
Jan 08, 2020 2:52 PM
Steve Ratkaj
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I would say the theme most interesting for myself concerned "business" strategy.
1. From Michael Wood's article dated 1 July, 2019; Implementing Strategy: What Projects should be all about.
From his article that references a Forbes magazine article; "95% of the typical workforce doesn't understand their organization's strategy".
2. From Bruce Harpham's article dated 8 July, 2019; How to become a more strategic PM.
Bruce mentions the Brightline Principles, and states the following; "If you simply follow orders, you will be perceived as competent but less relevant as a leader. Certainly, promotion to leadership roles will be less likely".
The message is that to stand out from the herd, PMs need to see their world (and consequently their career) through the strategic "lens" to really be successful.
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Jan 08, 2020 12:47 PM
Replying to Vincent Guerard
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Luis,
I can't be that specific.
I learned to be humble, with all the knowledge people share here.
Dear Vincent
Thanks for your sharing
Wrote: "I learned to be humble, with all the knowledge people share here"
It's a specific point :-) Saving Changes...
Dear Steve
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Want to share with us what you specifically learned in our community? (One point or theme)
I would say the theme most interesting for myself concerned "business" strategy.
1. From Michael Wood's article dated 1 July, 2019; Implementing Strategy: What Projects should be all about.
From his article that references a Forbes magazine article; "95% of the typical workforce doesn't understand their organization's strategy".
2. From Bruce Harpham's article dated 8 July, 2019; How to become a more strategic PM.
Bruce mentions the Brightline Principles, and states the following; "If you simply follow orders, you will be perceived as competent but less relevant as a leader. Certainly, promotion to leadership roles will be less likely".
The message is that to stand out from the herd, PMs need to see their world (and consequently their career) through the strategic "lens" to really be successful.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 08, 2020 5:41 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Steve
Thank you for your opinion
Interesting what you wrote: "I would say the most interesting theme for myself concerned" business "strategy."
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Jan 08, 2020 2:52 PM
Replying to Steve Ratkaj
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I would say the theme most interesting for myself concerned "business" strategy.
1. From Michael Wood's article dated 1 July, 2019; Implementing Strategy: What Projects should be all about.
From his article that references a Forbes magazine article; "95% of the typical workforce doesn't understand their organization's strategy".
2. From Bruce Harpham's article dated 8 July, 2019; How to become a more strategic PM.
Bruce mentions the Brightline Principles, and states the following; "If you simply follow orders, you will be perceived as competent but less relevant as a leader. Certainly, promotion to leadership roles will be less likely".
The message is that to stand out from the herd, PMs need to see their world (and consequently their career) through the strategic "lens" to really be successful.
Dear Steve
Thank you for your opinion
Interesting what you wrote: "I would say the most interesting theme for myself concerned" business "strategy." Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
I also learned a lot. The big takeaway for me is to write without idioms. Just because people across the world can understand English doesn't mean they are familiar with idiomatic expressions. It's surprisingly difficult to do.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 09, 2020 6:38 AM
Luis Branco
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Dear Stéphane
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Very interesting what you shared
It is directly related to cultural issues.
Who understands this difference (as it is your case) assumes a greater responsibility in intercultural
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Jan 08, 2020 6:58 PM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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I also learned a lot. The big takeaway for me is to write without idioms. Just because people across the world can understand English doesn't mean they are familiar with idiomatic expressions. It's surprisingly difficult to do.
Dear Stéphane
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Very interesting what you shared
It is directly related to cultural issues.
Who understands this difference (as it is your case) assumes a greater responsibility in intercultural
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1 reply by Stéphane Parent
Jan 09, 2020 10:39 AM
Stéphane Parent
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Absolutely, Luis. A frog in your throat, in English, translates to a cat in your throat, in French. Don't ask Google Translate to figure that one out.
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Jan 09, 2020 6:38 AM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Dear Stéphane
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Very interesting what you shared
It is directly related to cultural issues.
Who understands this difference (as it is your case) assumes a greater responsibility in intercultural
Absolutely, Luis. A frog in your throat, in English, translates to a cat in your throat, in French. Don't ask Google Translate to figure that one out.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 09, 2020 2:51 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Stephane
Thanks for your comment
I think Google, in the very short term, will do this :-)
That's what my Google Assistent told me :-) :-) :-)
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Jan 09, 2020 10:39 AM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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Absolutely, Luis. A frog in your throat, in English, translates to a cat in your throat, in French. Don't ask Google Translate to figure that one out.
Dear Stephane
Thanks for your comment
I think Google, in the very short term, will do this :-)
That's what my Google Assistent told me :-) :-) :-) Saving Changes...
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not Eureka! (I found it!) but rather, 'hmm.... that's funny...'"
