CHAPTER FIVE

Thinking.

Ideas, stories, and questions that continue after the page ends.

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These essays were written at different points along the path. Browse by idea, search for a thought, or simply choose the one that pulls at you.

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COMMUNICATION · Feb 2024 · 2 MIN

Help someone climb a mountain and find out that you too reached the top

What does John Paul Jones, the bass/keyboard/musician of Led Zeppelin, have to do with the professional corporate world and project teams, or even climbing a mountain? Hear me…

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COMMUNICATION · Jan 2024 · 2 MIN

The Power of Client-Side Advocacy in Software Implementation

And now for something completely different. As a client-side advocate, I have had this happen too many times to keep count. Years ago, a close contact from the…

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CONSULTING · Jan 2024 · 3 MIN

The Power of Persistence: How I Overcame Obstacles and Delivered Results

One of my first consulting tasks was to cover for someone who was going on vacation for a week, and I was to assist the client with data…

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COMMUNICATION · Jan 2024 · 3 MIN

The Hybrid Advantage: Making Use of a Consultant’s Diverse Knowledge

The function of the hybrid consultant has grown more and more important in today’s corporate environment. These experts are the center of enormous experience, profound knowledge, a wide…

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COMMUNICATION · Jan 2024 · 2 MIN

Why am I repurposing the same image from my last post?…

Why am I repurposing the same image from my last post?… Mainly to make a point that everything is perspective. It’s all about how one looks at things,…

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COMMUNICATION · Jan 2024 · 1 MIN

He follows process and methodology no matter what!

He follows process and methodology no matter what! I think he missed a spot. #methodology #process #implementation #hcmtechnology #fridayfunnies #eksperts

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COMMUNICATION · Jan 2024 · 1 MIN

The Art of Helping:

The Art of Helping: This is based on decades of experience from my many professions. It must be authentic and pure. But what exactly does it represent or…

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COMMUNICATION · Nov 2023 · 1 MIN

Consulting is like cooking

Consulting is like cooking, anyone can do it, but few can make it mutually healthy and delicious. Those of you who have tasted the hummus I make and…

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COMMUNICATION · Nov 2023 · 4 MIN

How to Avoid Implementation Pitfalls and Achieve Success:

Implementation methodology is broken and very biased against the client. I’m probably going to get a lot of flak for this. Hear me out. I have been involved in…

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COMMUNICATION · Sep 2023 · 1 MIN

OverThinking

Why is ‘under thinking’ two words whereas ‘overthinking’ is only one? Eksperts #26 said I’m overthinking this.If you feel overwhelmed and need help, don’t hesitate to ask the…

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COMMUNICATION · Sep 2023 · 2 MIN

Two Phrases I try not to use often. (Also HCM Quiz)

I try not to use these two phrases often: This will probably not sit well with some and that’s not my intention. Let me explain why. My intention…

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COMMUNICATION · Aug 2023 · 1 MIN

Look. Hire eksperts! They keep getting great reviews! They’re always putting clients and people first!

Look. Hire eksperts! They keep getting great reviews! They’re always putting clients and people first! Report, Share, comment, connect, and follow #eksperts #digital#contentstrategy#consulting#hcm#humancapitalmanagement#implementation

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