A few weeks ago, our Head of Sales made an observation that has stuck with me ever since. Consulting engagements almost always end in one of three ways: They tell us we’ve been doing everything wrong. They tell us we’ve been doing everything right. They tell us we’ve been doing well, but there are things […]
After securing a second round of funding from the President’s Community Fund, the next challenge began: obtaining approval from Imperial College’s Estate and Property Board. We learned during our first round of funding that this process could take months, and that progress could easily stall if even one stakeholder became a bottleneck. This second round […]
Early in your career, saying ‘yes’ feels like the obvious path to success. A manager asks if you can take on another project. ‘Yes’. A colleague needs help preparing for an important presentation. ‘Yes’. A cross-functional team is looking for volunteers. ‘Yes’. For a period of time, this strategy works. Saying yes allows you to […]