From time to time I am asked to do one of the Talent Sourcing modules for InnoCamp. Instead of a presentation, I tell three stories, or rather two of them, but as many as three conclusions can be drawn. They all go back to that distant time when I had to look for and hire programmers on my own. It all happened in an overheated market, of course ....
Continue Reading-How can I clearly convey the difference in mentality? - Best of all, this difference comes through their own sad experience. - Well, so as not to wait for inconvenient cases? “Then just listen carefully and analyze the terminology. I often turn to linguistics when I need to quickly understand what kind of person, his profession, environment, and ...
Continue Reading- I've been looking for a Deliveri director for 3 years already ... The conversation about technology smoothly flows into the conversation about people. So this time - everything is according to the script. Boring. I know exactly what will happen next. There are no right people. Personnel hunger. Competition. Now he will ask me to recommend someone. And I will refuse - I will not ...
Continue ReadingForeword. Every organization has issues that cannot be resolved for years. These are those from the quadrant “not urgent, but important”, and later - “because it is long and hard”. They knew more than one year of waiting before they were carefully put aside. These questions, as ancient fossils, are of considerable value, ...
Continue Reading- Do not get involved, you have no experience - whispered an inner voice. - But if not me, then who? There was no time left for reflection. Everyone looked at him. Denis nodded and turned to the client: - I am responsible for your project. With these words his managerial career began ... *** Become on ...
Continue ReadingMy work is reminiscent of Jurassic Park. From time to time, a phrase appears in it, which the hero-mathematician says after learning that scientists have recreated dinosaurs: “Life will always find a way out”. In complex systems, somewhere the same. That which is viable will find a way out. And if something doesn’t take root, don’t force it out, you don’t need it. Digital transformation cases ...
Continue Reading- Denis, no need. We will not make concessions in terms of time and quality, reputation is more expensive. “Nice try, but no. The corporate world Denis had a difficult time in B2B services after 15 years in IT product companies. He sincerely did not understand how a decision could be made for three months. Time after time he ...
Continue ReadingDelegation is often referred to as the art and core competency of a manager. Perhaps in the context of psychology it is, but in the context of the development of processes - I see only two completely pragmatic approaches. And the art is to distinguish them from each other. The first. Scaling objectives that are proven, measurable and expectations are clear. When there is...
Continue ReadingWhat should I do better? How do I determine my strengths? What makes my product / service unique? It is interesting that more often such questions are asked by mature individuals - managers, managers or business owners. Versatile experience and a heavy baggage of conflicting knowledge - and now the forest is no longer visible for the trees. But direct questions are perplexing ...
Continue ReadingDigital transformation - where to start? In my opinion, the main task of digital transformation is to accumulate an intellectual asset, and not to optimize the operating system, as many tend to think. Knowing your assets is where to start your digital transformation. It is a pity that many people now underestimate their intellectual assets. When it comes to intellectual assets, it seems ...
Continue ReadingModular platforms (Composable Enterprise) are not a magic wand in the hands of programmers. The success of any transformation, including digital, begins with a vision of the business and its development for several years ahead. When a business wants to scale, launch new products and locations, implement new solutions, try new technologies, you will have to support all systems. Can you ...
Continue ReadingI believe that the task of a good service is not only to be nice, smile and be interested in the opinion of the client. It is about making the service as useful as possible for him. Typically, the client wants to get rid of the pain. He comes to a professional for a solution and provides his requirements - how he sees ...
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