It’s my birthday.\u00a0 It’s also the day we inaugurate our Presidents.\u00a0 We’ve been doing it on January 20th for as many years as I remember (and that’s too many!)\u00a0<\/p>\n
So why the hype now?\u00a0 Are we all caught up in the fervor of hope?\u00a0 Of a new beginning?\u00a0 Of change?\u00a0 Of pomp and circumstance?<\/p>\n
There’s a message there for management.<\/p>\n
Whether you favor Obama or not – look at the leadership style.\u00a0 What he has created is pomp, circumstance, gala, almost a page from how Hitler came into office and controlled the Germans – with infrastructure, torch ceremonies, youth organizations, etc.\u00a0\u00a0 Now, I want you to understand clearly that I am NOT, I repeat NOT comparing Obama to Hitler’s hate and violence.\u00a0 I am compraing the clever ways in which they led people into following them.<\/p>\n
FDR’s new deal wasn’t as exciting.\u00a0 That’s why I’ve chosen to use Hitler as an example of how to get people to follow you.\u00a0 Promise them good things.\u00a0 Give them hope.\u00a0 Give them something to hang onto.\u00a0 Give them new jobs – create them however you can.<\/p>\n
So, what the h… does this have to do with Project Management?\u00a0 PLENTY<\/p>\n
You need to excite, invite, persuade, and promise rewards for following your plan.\u00a0 The more exciting and interesting you make it, the better the possibility of getting those you wish to involve, become motivated and involved.\u00a0 Stir up the energy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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