Monthly Archives: June 2026

Reverse Name Dropping

Managing a project or program at a large company requires the coordination of multiple teams across business units throughout the firm. The official term is to refer to this as a “matrix organization.” People don’t have to report to multiple … Continue reading

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Managing Up vs Down

Just after I received word about my layoff, a friend sent me a note: “It’s not your fault.” I’m sure it was meant with a big heart. It reminded me of the climactic scene in Good Will Hunting. For a … Continue reading

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