project management – Nathan Magnuson

Powerful Question #11

November 6, 2013 Powerful Questions

Sometimes when I meet with a leader of a team or a department, I’ll ask a question about priorities that usually raises an eyebrow or two. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the ones who can answer it usually seem to be on top of things a lot more…

But What If I Can’t Delegate?

“I don’t like to micro manage,” my friend lamented. “But even when I set clear expectations and deadlines, I find myself having to guide the entire process or else the ball gets dropped. Is that an employee issue or a leadership issue?” It’s hard enough to want to delegate in…

So… What Do Consultants Actually Do?

June 10, 2013 Human Resources Leadership Organizational Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness

“So Nathan, tell me what you do for a living?” “Well, I’m a consultant.” “A consultant? But what do you actually do?” This is a typical conversation whenever I meet anyone new – and not just me, but for most folks in my profession. I don’t know why, but it’s…