Fri, 23 March 2007 MML Podcast #76 – Avoiding Derailment Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Show Open Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Going Linux podcast for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done, and by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy Continuing to work on delegation. Booked travel to shadow team players during April, blocking time to do things directly. Assigned areas of focus. Will be discussing details with them next week.
Identified four specific goals for the week. Tracking on a white board in the office. Listed item, percent completed, and days of the week worked on. Development plans – splitting the difference between vested interest and accountability. Building your talent pipeline. Open ended question – how do you become more of an open communicator? Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Comments[1] |
Fri, 16 March 2007 MML Podcast #75 – When Time Gets Away From You Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Hebron, CT* Show Open Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Going Linux podcast for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done, and by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy Quick show today. Not a lot of time, but three weeks is too long to go without another one! It’s all about delegation. So how do we best do that? Based on our approach, our “True North� was easy to define. Translate sentences into words. • Win - Increase market share and differentiate our value leveraging our technology offerings • Innovate - Protect the integrity of our products by providing candid feedback to key business partners • Inform - Educate business partners and external clients through our ability to translate business needs into technology solutions Selected four clear areas of focus. Each assigned to a direct report.
For each, your team member needs to develop a hypothesis. You can establish metrics that tell a story, but get them to retrieve them. Develop your high level action plan and list any unresolved issues. Then guide your direct to draw up an A3 template and create metric tracking system. When serving as player-coach, be a point guard not a shooting guard. Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Comments[0] |
Fri, 23 February 2007 MML Podcast #74 – Win, Innovate, Inform! Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Hebron, CT* Show Open Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Going Linux podcast for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done, and by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy Book Club update – finished “Getting the Right Things Done� by Pascal Dennis on a 2-1/2 hour flight to Good news is we already had the groundwork done by pulling together a Based on our approach, our “True North� was easy to define. Translate sentences into words. • Win - Increase market share and differentiate our value leveraging our technology offerings • Innovate - Protect the integrity of our products by providing candid feedback to key business partners • Inform - Educate business partners and external clients through our ability to translate business needs into technology solutions Selected four clear areas of focus:
For each, develop a hypothesis. Then establish metrics that tell a story, reflect on last year’s activities and why you want to make changes this year. Develop your high level action plan and list any unresolved issues. Draw up in an A3 template. Create metric tracking system. Management Tactics New direction for team meetings or calls – Target, result, explain why. Align your directs with a focus area in your strategy, but make sure they syndicate knowledge. Go to the gemba…often Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Comments[0] |
Fri, 16 February 2007 MML Podcast #73 – The First Day of the Rest of Your Life Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Hebron, CT* Show Open Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Going Linux podcast for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done, and by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy If one definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results, maybe the lobotomy started with this podcast. It’s time for a change in thinking! Book Club – read “Getting the Right Things Done� by Pascal Dennis. Let’s get started! Root everything in questions:
Management Tactics Get input for value stream mapping
Define “True North� Minimize data, maximize the story Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Comments[0] |
Fri, 9 February 2007 MML Podcast #72 – Getting Your Act Together Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Show Open Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Going Linux podcast for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done, and by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy Establishing overall team focus: 1. Focus on what you can control · Determine your product set · Establish your capacity · Don’t oversell your capacity 2. Think like an outsourced consultant · Reduce the impact of change 3. Schedule by the week, not by the day · Balance your schedule 4. Leverage data monthly · In absence of goals, provide key direction which will impact multiple measures · Determining which trends really matter Management Tactics One small innovation per week, one major innovation per month Keep the conversation alive Leveraging consumer products in a business environment Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Comments[0] |
Fri, 2 February 2007 MML Podcast #71 – It’s Goundhog Day! Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Show Open Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy Establishing overall team focus: 1. Focus on what you can control · Create a mentoring relationship · Look to the result, not the process 2. Think like an outsourced consultant · Refine change management skills · Establish value metrics 3. Schedule by the week, not by the day · Establish weekly targets · Fill in items become tasks 4. Leverage data monthly · Proactive goal setting and management · Look for trends graphically Management Tactics Accepting the offer for help The 24 hour rule Be an “Open Source� leader Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Comments[0] |
Fri, 26 January 2007 MML Podcast #70 – We’re 0-0 Again! Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Show Open Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy Last week I talked about being 0-0. I’m finally off the road for a week or so. Time to apply the strategy! Designing goals structures Not letting innovations die The politics of networking Your year end with your boss
Management Tactics Building the tracking system and early success with salesforce.com Building alternatives to capacity gaps. Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Comments[0] |
Fri, 19 January 2007 MML Podcast #69 – When the Walls Come Tumblin’ Down Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Hebron, CT* Show Open Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy What do you do when things start to cave in around you? Due to a combination of a hiring freeze and departures from my team (all for better opportunities), I am now down 33% of my team’s capacity. To compensate, I have been playing to role of individual contributor – not a good idea. When is it time to dust off the ole’ resume? Not having your “Yin� can be detrimental to your health. How do you handle things when communication breaks down between you and your boss? Coach K’s tips to handling a crisis: Truth and Trusting Relationships, Have Fun, Show the Face Your Team Needs to See and Trying to Get to Heaven. Ultimately, remember you are 0-0. Management Tactics Set targets for removing yourself from work which should be delegated. Learn to say no in an effective manner. Tackle the mountain one step at a time. Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Comments[0] |
Wed, 10 January 2007 MML Podcast #68 – Happy New Year! OK, so it’s a bit late… Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Show Open Easing into 2007. Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy Focus on what you can control Focus on what you can do, not what you cannot do Control the floodgate of demand Think like an outsourced consultant Be a teacher – help others to self service their needs Leverage data monthly Management Tactics Schedule by the week, not the day Delegate, even in times of resource constraint Make sure your data collection process has already started Move non-urgent deadlines as needed “Work smarter�? It’s all about internal re-engineering. Keep the message positive. What new solutions have you created for your customers? Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Comments[0] |
Fri, 15 December 2006 MML Podcast #67 – Happy Holidays, Everyone! Show Notes *From the MML Studios in Hebron, CT* Show Open Probably the last podcast for 2006. Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Momentum Management podcast – Keys to moving deals forward in your organization. Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net C’mon! Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo). It’s free and it’s easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. Management Strategy Accepting your environment Communicating your mission The shifting culture of innovation – a cross over to tactics Management Tactics Data gathering in your Planning for less resources than you currently have Organize your evidence before you gather it Team holiday gift ideas Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com, plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley. See you next time. Special Gift – “If Every Day Were Christmas� by Podsafe for Peace. Please give generously! Comments[0] |
