“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” -Lao Tzu We lose a lot of time every day. When we fly from one place to another, we would spend time at the airport that would often last as long as the actual flight. Flight time from Manila to Hong Kong, for example, isContinue reading “Losing Less Time with One Step”
Tag Archives: projects
The Problem Map
When we undertake projects like constructing an edifice, assembling an airplane, installing new information technology (IT) systems, we first assess & plan the scopes & requirements. We confirm our vision for the project, do a reality check of what we have currently, and analyse the gaps we’d have to bridge or bypass. We identify theContinue reading “The Problem Map”
Managing Uncertainty
We’re like baby sea turtles when we begin our careers. We don’t know what awaits us as we venture out into the world. We learn to deal with a lot of uncertainty. A property manager proposed a project to build a warehouse that would require an expenditure of PhP 2,500,000.00 (USD$ 50,000). Three (3) outContinue reading “Managing Uncertainty”
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