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Entries from February 2009

What are your beliefs about planning?

February 25th, 2009 · 12 Comments

Now that we’ve explored some rules and beliefs on organizational life, would you like to chime in on rules and beliefs about projects and planning?
Some of the beliefs that have ruled my life:

I have to plan for contingencies.
I have to deliver according to plan.
If I miss a milestone, everything will fall apart.
If I miss a [...]

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What are some rules and beliefs of organizational life?

February 13th, 2009 · 15 Comments

Hi! For my book, I would like to gather a set of beliefs that govern how people operate in organizations. I’m especially looking for beliefs that really drive people’s behavior, decision-making, etc. Contradictions and alternate viewpoints welcome and encouraged. For example:

Never help out a colleague too much, because they’re just competition for the top spot.
Always [...]

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