(This article was originally published on www.svprojectmanagement.com) This is the final post in my series exploring post-quake Japan. by

(This article was originally published on www.svprojectmanagement.com) Here’s another article in this series where I squeeze meaning out of seemingly purposeless tragedy. by

(This article was originally published on www.svprojectmanagement.com) In my continuing quest to make meaning out of tragedy, here’s another in the series. by

(This article was originally published on www.svprojectmanagement.com) This time of year in the US many people, including me and my family, celebrate Christmas. It’s the most important holiday for us, and it’s a time of year when people seem more tuned in to the connections among all human beings. It seems to me that people [...]

(Originally published on ProjectConnections.com in Nov. 2011 and published on SVProjectmanagement.com in Feb, 2012.) Lately I’ve been fascinated by a book, Creativity in Business, based on the famous course in the Stanford University MBA program by that name. In fact, I’ve been carrying it with me non-stop for the past couple of months and practicing [...]

(This article was originally published on www.svprojectmanagement.com) Some of the best mentoring I’ve ever received is from executives. Even when I was a mere pawn in the corporate chess game I longed to understand the game from the view of the king. Working in the basement of the building which is now the Facebook headquarters, [...]

(This article was originally published on www.svprojectmanagement.com) Having a mentor all to yourself might seem like the ideal, but it can get a little awkward sitting across the table from a person whose experience greatly surpasses your own. Sometimes having one mentor meet with several people at the same time can be very effective way [...]

(This article was originally published on www.svprojectmanagement.com) You may have heard that you should get a mentor to help you grow in your career. Have you gotten one? If not, it’s time to take action. by

(This article was originally published on www.svprojectmanagement.com) QUESTION:  “My subordinates are younger than me, but they seem much more global-minded. I know I need to change, but I’ve never worked abroad, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to change. How can I become more ‘global’ and continue to be a leader at our company when the world [...]

  (This article was originally published on www.svprojectmanagement.com) QUESTION:  “My biggest problem is I lack the confidence to take on more responsibility at work. Now I’m watching less qualified people get promoted, and I’m jealous! Help!” by