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Managing Problems

Trouble-Shooting Meltdowns

May 19, 2019April 13, 2022 Robert J. Binney

The engineers in HBO’s “Chernobyl” demonstrate the all-too-real flaws of poor problem-solving: Jumping to cause (and never letting go), refusing to accept data, and focusing on blame. Continue reading Trouble-Shooting Meltdowns

Managing (and Leading) Change

When Change is the Call of Duty

October 1, 2018June 12, 2022 Robert J. Binney

Certified Man of Action Bob Gates was faced with a daunting challenge: successfully implementing a landmark cultural shift in the US Armed Forces – before Congress and President Obama could unsuccessfully botch the same job.

Lessons from the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ can apply to any change effort. Continue reading When Change is the Call of Duty

Managing People1 Comment

On Defense: Decisions, Debates, and Duty

September 11, 2018June 12, 2022 Robert J. Binney

Former Defense Secretary and Honorary Man of Action Robert Gates salvaged two wars and shook up the Pentagon, while providing valued counsel to both Republican and Democratic presidents.

There are plenty of lessons to be learned from his memoir – about decision making, understanding culture, and getting shit done. Continue reading On Defense: Decisions, Debates, and Duty

Managing Projects

Take Control of Project Schedules

October 6, 2017November 30, 2017 Robert J. Binney

Whinging about projects slipping past deadlines is great sport, but good project managers know what actions prevent their initiatives from falling behind.

Throwing up their hands and saying, “It’s out of my control!” is not how a Man of Action does it. Continue reading Take Control of Project Schedules

Binney's Laws

It’s All About Being a Man of Action

July 23, 2017July 26, 2017 Robert J. Binney

Pity those who are in over their heads.

But a pox upon those who brazenly don’t even try.

You don’t need to give 109 percent or more to be a Man of Action – you just have to be present. Continue reading It’s All About Being a Man of Action

Managing Process

The Hunt for Red Tape

June 2, 2017November 30, 2017 Robert J. Binney

Ever stand around waiting for a cashier to “get approval” on a return? Eventually, the manager punches his code into the register and walks away – that’s the “approval process”!

Bureaucracy wastes your time (you had to wait for the manager to show), disempowers employees, wastes money, and destroys the human spirit.

So stop doing that. Continue reading The Hunt for Red Tape

Managing People

What’s The Objective?

May 18, 2017June 7, 2017 Robert J. Binney

Clarifying objectives – that is, understanding the rationale behind expectations – allows a Man of Action to act wisely.

Properly articulating the “why” improves customer satisfaction, response speed, employee engagement, and more.

(Part One of Two) Continue reading What’s The Objective?

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