Project Management Using a Philosophical Approach
It’s true! Leaders or managers have closed minds or are set in their ways. If this is the general case, then no wonder conflicts arise in the organization, which they often term as politicking.
I’m just lucky that my Boss listens to me, and takes my suggestions well—oftentimes, too well. 
But for those who are not as lucky, I pity you. And I wish your Bosses could read this article on North Colorado Business Report.
The article likens project management to an endeavor which one must need an open mind. In Zen principles, have a “beginners mind” that displays openness, eagerness and a lack of preconception. It’s like learning a new skill, where you are eager to learn the ropes.
Shirley Esterly, the author, suggests ways on how to project manage using a philosophical approach. Read HERE.
But going back to Zen, I’d like to develop that open mind. This should be the case for every team member, leader or member. That at every new project, they keep an openness to discover new things, to try out new things.
Tags: project management, Zen
May 29th, 2009 at 12:34 am
i’d like to share this site http://zenhabits.net/ - something i’d like to have in my line of work as well.
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Meikah Delid Reply:
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:44 am
Very nice! Thanks for the heads up Rjene!
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June 8th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Thanks for the interest/feedback on my recent article on the philosophical approach to project management. I take a systems view of innovation from my IT background.
I welcome your ideas on topics for future columns.
Thanks…Shirley
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Meikah Delid Reply:
June 16th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Hi Shirley, you’re welcome! Systems view of innovation, I like that very much.
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