Creativity, Energy, Imagination and The Business Value of Joy! Richard B. Sheridan CEO, Co-founder Menlo Innovations
Joyful?
I Miss You
Saddest Story of All
Quality Management Pyromania* *Brought to you by arsonists!
Welcome to Menlo Introduction
What tools can provide relief?
Storycards Write it down Get away from management by suggestion Writing a card does not “authorize” it. Storycards
The Case for Anthropology Study people Observe them –In their native environment Look for the invisible Be the empath! Advantage: iterative
Estimating Practice, practice Work packages
Sponsor Engagement We must communicate to sponsors in their language!
Clear Authorization! Freedom through tyranny!
Powered by Pairing Most powerful managerial tool ever!
Open & Collaborative Workspace High-speed Voice Technology™ Cross-training & mentoring for free. Knock down towers of knowledge.
Build a “Learning Organization” “In the long run, the only sustainable source of competitive advantage is your organization’s ability to learn faster than your competition.” - Peter Senge
Inspiration Menlo Park, New Jersey
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