"I See What You Mean" is a weekly podcast about how and why we get on the same page with each other… or don’t… or shouldn't.
In my trailer I tell you why I care about such things in the workplace, at home, in communities and in our country. I describe my interview plans plus confess some geekhood you might find interesting. Or curious!
If you ever wonder what to do when you and someone see things so differently there's no agreeing what to do, listen for 2 minutes and subscribe if you think I might have some good ideas.
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Best to you and yours,
Lou
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"I See What You Mean" is a weekly podcast about how and why we get on the same page with each other… or don’t… or shouldn't.
In my trailer I tell you why I care about such things in the workplace, at home, in communities and in our country. I describe my interview plans plus confess some geekhood you might find interesting. Or curious!
If you ever wonder what to do when you and someone see things so differently there's no agreeing what to do, listen for 2 minutes and subscribe if you think I might have some good ideas.
Even if you don't subscribe, I think you'll love the very cool (copyright compliant!) blues song I use.
Best to you and yours,
Lou
Organizations Might Benefit By Zero Trust For IT Security, But They Need A Trusted Environment For IT Projects. Part 1 Of My Conversation With Richard Spires.
I See What You Mean
40 minutes 20 seconds
3 years ago
Organizations Might Benefit By Zero Trust For IT Security, But They Need A Trusted Environment For IT Projects. Part 1 Of My Conversation With Richard Spires.
If you're not a technologist (I'm not), you might think success in a technology field hinges on technical knowledge. Technologists know exactly which technical knowledge and skill is required for success, and they know there's more.
Working with people? Check. Understanding business needs? Check. Listening, negotiating, problem solving? Checks all around. And my guest this week will tell you that's not all.
Richard Spires is an accomplished technologist who will tell you that in every leadership position he's held, getting people on the same page was key to success. It wasn't the only key. But team and stakeholder misalignment will sink a small technology project or a major modernization, just the same.
As happens in great conversations, Richard and I lost track of time and ran long, so I'm publishing it as two episodes. Part 1 examines the people skills organizations need in their technologists. Part 2 will focus on what it takes for government to operate effectively and efficiently. Please forgive the occasional audio "scratch" I couldn't edit out.
Listen in and be sure to visit Richard-Spires.com to check out his first book, "Success in the Technology Field - A Guide For Advancing Your Career." Here are a few of my favorite ahh-ah! moments from Part 1:
2:45 and on - Technology is delivered through projects, and one's ability to manage projects effectively is critical to technology's success. And that requires the leadership of people.
5:55 - A definition of "technologist" that might surprise you - but makes perfect sense.
10:03 - When very senior people see very large technology projects… very differently.
12:15 - Constant communication is critical in part because project plans change the moment a project is kicked-off
19:34 - Why creating a trusted environment - not just trust - is critical to project success.
28:20 - Important advice for young leaders - learn the leadership style that fits you. And find a mentor.
I See What You Mean
"I See What You Mean" is a weekly podcast about how and why we get on the same page with each other… or don’t… or shouldn't.
In my trailer I tell you why I care about such things in the workplace, at home, in communities and in our country. I describe my interview plans plus confess some geekhood you might find interesting. Or curious!
If you ever wonder what to do when you and someone see things so differently there's no agreeing what to do, listen for 2 minutes and subscribe if you think I might have some good ideas.
Even if you don't subscribe, I think you'll love the very cool (copyright compliant!) blues song I use.
Best to you and yours,
Lou
