Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
"Time is ticking. The year is turning in circles. And only what has always been can become. Patience my heart. The journey goes in circles. And December follows January."
(from: Erich Kästner, The Thirteenth Month)
Time is not real, it is a mental concept. Do you have a linear time mindset or a cyclical time mindset or are you with the Swaheli, who describe the present as Sasa and the past as Zamani. No word for future exists.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 01, 2023 12:52 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Thomas:
I am well aware that in most languages spoken in Africa, the word future does not exist.
What good is "planning" in the project management profession?
Is it an attempt to create the future?
Saving Changes...
Peter RapinSubject Matter Expect; Project Delivery| Independent ConsultantOntario, Canada
But one cannot stay the same, neither can the environment we live in. Thus, to have a fantastic year one has to synchronize our changes with those around us. We are in control of our future so, don't "wish" for a fantastic year, make it so.
May the Force be with you.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 01, 2023 12:55 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Peter
I absolutely agree with: "We are in control of our future so, don't "wish" for a fantastic year, make it so"
Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Jan 01, 2023 10:34 AM
Replying to Thomas Walenta
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"Time is ticking. The year is turning in circles. And only what has always been can become. Patience my heart. The journey goes in circles. And December follows January."
(from: Erich Kästner, The Thirteenth Month)
Time is not real, it is a mental concept. Do you have a linear time mindset or a cyclical time mindset or are you with the Swaheli, who describe the present as Sasa and the past as Zamani. No word for future exists.
Dear Thomas:
I am well aware that in most languages spoken in Africa, the word future does not exist.
What good is "planning" in the project management profession?
Is it an attempt to create the future?
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1 reply by Thomas Walenta
Jan 02, 2023 12:24 PM
Thomas Walenta
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Dear Luis,
yes, agree, planning is a way to imagine the future (or even the only way?). As we know, it is imperfect and failing often, if only done once.
And in a community context, planning is also a means to provide security for others, hence a leadership tool.
The assumption is that I or the others know and care about the future. Which is one of the axioms of the PM theory and profession.
If time and future are human mental concepts, can there be a project without humans, e.g. by AI for AI?
Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Jan 01, 2023 10:37 AM
Replying to Peter Rapin
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But one cannot stay the same, neither can the environment we live in. Thus, to have a fantastic year one has to synchronize our changes with those around us. We are in control of our future so, don't "wish" for a fantastic year, make it so.
May the Force be with you.
Dear Peter
I absolutely agree with: "We are in control of our future so, don't "wish" for a fantastic year, make it so" Saving Changes...
Thank you, Luis,
Happy new year.
Wish you all the best. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Jan 01, 2023 12:52 PM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Dear Thomas:
I am well aware that in most languages spoken in Africa, the word future does not exist.
What good is "planning" in the project management profession?
Is it an attempt to create the future?
Dear Luis,
yes, agree, planning is a way to imagine the future (or even the only way?). As we know, it is imperfect and failing often, if only done once.
And in a community context, planning is also a means to provide security for others, hence a leadership tool.
The assumption is that I or the others know and care about the future. Which is one of the axioms of the PM theory and profession.
If time and future are human mental concepts, can there be a project without humans, e.g. by AI for AI?
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 02, 2023 1:26 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Thomas
If we are not there (yet), we will soon get there (if we take the project definition literally)
Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Jan 02, 2023 12:24 PM
Replying to Thomas Walenta
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Dear Luis,
yes, agree, planning is a way to imagine the future (or even the only way?). As we know, it is imperfect and failing often, if only done once.
And in a community context, planning is also a means to provide security for others, hence a leadership tool.
The assumption is that I or the others know and care about the future. Which is one of the axioms of the PM theory and profession.
If time and future are human mental concepts, can there be a project without humans, e.g. by AI for AI?
Dear Thomas
If we are not there (yet), we will soon get there (if we take the project definition literally) Saving Changes...
Peter RapinSubject Matter Expect; Project Delivery| Independent ConsultantOntario, Canada
The future will evolve as a result of the sum total of the inputs from worldly and cosmic influence. Worldly influence includes the earth's environment and the human impact on the environment. Human impact includes each and every one of us. We can see that each and every one of us has little influence but influence none the less. You will influence the future, whether positive or negative depends on your decisions and actions. If you chose not to actively participate you will still influence the future. With active participation you have some control over a tiny bit of the future. With the coordinated participation of many you get more control.
Project delivery is much like that. If you chose to participate you can control and influence the outcome. If you lead a team with coordinated participation you have much more control of the outcome. If you chose not to participate the project will still evolve and you will still influence but not necessarily in the way you would like.
They say we get what we deserve, that applies to the future as well. If you think you deserve more, do more to influence the future.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 03, 2023 3:31 AM
Luis Branco
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Dear Peter
This comment of yours, which I thank you very much, is in line with what I wrote.
If we want the year to be new, we have to change
I hope that your year 2023 will bring you everything you desire
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