These papers are written to propose new ideas, communicate my approach and stimulate discussion. The topics are formed from years of experience and frankly a lot of trial and error! So can you learn from my achievements and missteps? To find out, click on the title to read and download a PDF copy of the paper.

Check back here from time to time because I am always writing!

Confident Decisions

The decisive manager who portrays confidence is increasingly rare. How do successful leaders make confident decisions that inspire better results? Find out how your metrics  clarity, context and speed.

Demand vs Capacity

Most improvement projects focus on the capacity of the process when many times, it is the demand upon the process that needs to be improved. How can you benefit from this focus? Read more!

Velocity

Projects with velocity have three useful characteristics: They move in a specific direction. They have speed. They change things. Find out how to use these characteristics to align your improvement initiatives.

A Message To Garcia

Written in 1899 by Elbert Hubbard, this essay on initiative is a favorite of mine. It hints at the leader I aspire to be and the type of team member I seek. The context of the essay is almost as interesting as the message it delivers.