Category Archives: Knowledge Sharing

Self-Inflicted Project Management Wounds

Posted on March 8, 2016 by donmcalister

  Forensic assessments of failed and troubled projects often reveal that the direct causes of the problems, and/or the contributing factors, are self-inflicted. The damage caused by these project management “friendly-fire” incidents can be significant and long lasting. Consider these … Continue reading →

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Basics, Art & Heart

Posted on September 17, 2015 by donmcalister

At a recent Rotary Club meeting, our speaker, Mike Sheppard, a retired college and professional football coach, remarked that, “the best coaches teach at three levels: basics, art and heart.”  This simple, but elegant phrase captures the essence of what … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Management Lessons from a Sci-Fi Movie

Posted on February 22, 2015 by donmcalister

I recently watched the 2014 Science Fiction (SF) movie, “Edge of Tomorrow”. I like SF stories, and this was a good one, with lots of action and excellent visual effects. It wasn’t until after I’d watched it, that I realized … Continue reading →

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Knowledge, Truth and Power

Posted on May 18, 2014 by donmcalister

“They say that knowledge is power,” I said, beginning my introduction of the guest speaker at a recent Rotary Club of Moorpark, California meeting. “And,” I continued, “ I think you will also learn today, that Power is Knowledge.” “Power, … Continue reading →

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If Only We Knew What We Knew

Posted on March 20, 2014 by donmcalister

If only we knew what we knew, And it wasn’t locked up in the minds of so few. If only we’d captured the knowledge and shared. If only we’d done that, we might have been spared. All of the time … Continue reading →

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