Bill Holmes
Using simple phrases to convey complex ideas
“One believes things because one has been conditioned to believe them.” Aldous Huxley, Brave New World “Without education, we are in a...
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Bill Holmes
Jul 8, 20203 min read
Persuasion through unusual words
“But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.” George Orwell, 1984 “Don't use words too big for the subject....
Bill Holmes
Apr 24, 20203 min read
COVID-19 My Predictions Part 5 – Skepticism about “Experts”
“Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it.” Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough for Love...
Bill Holmes
Mar 28, 20204 min read
COVID 19 – My Predictions – Part 1–The Rise of the Remote Worker
“Forcing everyone into the office every day is an organizational Single Point of Failure” Jason Fried, Office not Required “To...
Bill Holmes
Feb 21, 20203 min read
The Importance of “framing” Part 5 – Getting it Wrong – The Challenger
“After the Challenger accident, NASA put in a lot of time to improve the safety of the space shuttle to fix the things that had gone...
Bill Holmes
Feb 14, 20203 min read
The Importance of “framing” Part 4 – Getting it Wrong – Titanic
The Titanic sank because those in charge looked at the voyage through the wrong frame!
Bill Holmes
Jan 28, 20203 min read
The importance of “framing” Part 2 - How good is your frame?
Many mistakes are made because of a bad frame!
Bill Holmes
Jan 21, 20203 min read
The importance of proper “framing” Part 1- What is framing?
The proper framing of an issue is more important than the facts!
Bill Holmes
Jan 5, 20203 min read
You don’t know what “good” looks like until you see it! Part 1
Providing honest feedback is a crucial habit to pick up as a manager.
Bill Holmes
Dec 24, 20193 min read
The value of loyalty
Why is it that people working in so many organizations view their senior leadership as clueless at best and evil at worst?
Bill Holmes
Dec 18, 20193 min read
Performance is increased like diamonds are made!
Performance appraisals are hard! Why is that?
Bill Holmes
Dec 10, 20192 min read
Friction changes things
“Friction changes everything” Scott Adams periscope broadcast “It's not the work which kills people, it's the worry. It's not the...
Bill Holmes
Nov 14, 20192 min read
Delegation Makes It Easy!
“If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.”...
Bill Holmes
Oct 31, 20193 min read
Why is everything so complicated??
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Confucius “Any darn fool can make something complex; it takes a genius...
Bill Holmes
Aug 2, 20193 min read
Management Lessons from Movies, Chapter 6: Independence Day
“I picked a hell of a day to quit drinkin’.” Russel Casse “It's a fine line between standing behind a principle and hiding behind one....
Bill Holmes
Jun 19, 20194 min read
Management Lessons from Movies, Chapter 4: Aliens
“These people are here to protect you. They're soldiers.” Ellen Ripley “It won't make any difference.” Newt “Did IQs just drop sharply...
Bill Holmes
Jun 4, 20193 min read
Management Lessons from Movies, Chapter 2: Mule
“I never lie to any man because I don’t fear anyone. The only time you lie is when you are afraid” John Gotti “Nothing personal, it’s...
Bill Holmes
May 14, 20192 min read
Project Communications Part 12 – Pulling it all together
The purpose of the Communications Management Plan is to provide key stakeholders the information they need.
Bill Holmes
Apr 28, 20193 min read
Project Communications Part 11 – Communication and Ethics
“What is the difference between unethical and ethical advertising? Unethical advertising uses falsehoods to deceive the public; ethical...
Bill Holmes
Apr 11, 20192 min read
Project Communications Part 10 – The RACI Chart, or the Responsibility Assignment Matrix
“Leaders must earn the trust of their teams, their organizations, and their stakeholders before attempting to engage their support.”...
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