The curious case of the familiar file
In attempting to manage uncertainty, many companies go to great expense to develop protocols and procedures. Then they set them in stone hoping that compliance…
ViewKeeping the train on the track
On a recent dreary Sunday afternoon, the Frank Sinatra movie Von Ryan’s Express was on TV. At one point, a train driver coupled some train carriages together.
ViewIs the danger real?
A few weeks ago, a warning light flashed on my dashboard. My brake pads needed attention. Apparently, I could proceed but should ‘drive with caution’.
ViewProjects succeed through craft
In the late Nineties, I was involved in building the first series of dual-activity ultra-deepwater rigs. Faced with flat screens and joysticks, the drillers would…
ViewToo sexy for your shirt? We don’t think so
‘I’m too busy!’ was the recurring retort from one of my long-ago supervisors. ‘Don’t you know I have a company to run?’ The statement was…
ViewKeep things simple
‘Welcome to Texas,’ said my new boss. ‘We don’t want any British bureaucracy. Just cut to the chase, so the guys will follow.’…
ViewHow much resilience do you need?
There’s an old joke about two wildlife cameramen filming a lion. When the lion spots them and takes an interest, one of them…
ViewWhat do puppies and projects have in common?
We all know ‘a puppy’s not just for Christmas’. It’s a long-term responsibility. Yet the sad reality is that people need an…
ViewEvery complex project is unique
If it’s not unique, it’s just complicated. The trick is understanding what’s unique and factoring greater resilience into these project elements.
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