Consensus is Bad
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the benefits of Crowdthink. In the case of my recent time spent at Harvard, working together with other entrepreneurs and listening to their thoughts and ideas while expressing my own as well, was beneficial. By collaborating with others we found the best possible solutions to each case study […]
Power of a Crowd
When the gameshow Who Wants to be a Millionaire made its original television debut, each contestant was provided with 3 “life lines” when they weren’t sure of the correct answer. One of those life line options was called “Ask the Audience”. The thought process behind this option is ultimately thinking that the collective has a […]
The Evolution of Leadership
By Vijay Khatnani, Managing Partner, J2 Solutions There are countless articles on Leadership and how to be a better Leader in today’s rapidly evolving tech space. Is Leadership itself evolving at a similar pace? What has changed? In order to dive a little deeper into the subject, let’s take a look at how far we’ve […]
PM’s vs. BA’s
By Sanjay Khatnani, Managing Partner, J2 Solutions There are several areas where the job of a Project Manager and a Business Analyst can blur. Still, it is crucial that the project have both roles assigned regardless of your team size and resources – for the sake of both the project and the business. Project Managers […]
The EQ Factor: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters for Project Managers
By Vijay Khatnani, Managing Partner, J2 Solutions In a previous blog, I discussed the importance of assessing a candidate’s emotional intelligence (EQ) in the hiring practices of managers. Emotional intelligence has come to the forefront of our working environment, and today I’ll be expanding on the topic as it pertains to project managers. But first, […]
Managing the Millennial: Collaboration or Chasm?
By Vijay Khatnani, Managing Partner, J2 Solutions As we were planning for 2017, I started to think about how our workforce has evolved over the past several decades—and the new trends that are emerging. I’m talking about the generational groups that make up that workforce: from Baby Boomers to Millennials. The fact of the matter […]