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    Tuesday, November 15, 2011

    On Tools and Skills

    Tools

    Change is the path for improvement. Adaptation is what made us what we are. 

    Too often the first step to implement change is the adoption of a tool. However tools are just tools and if you are lacking skills or purpose understanding, change won't happen. 

    Tools allow for speed increase, and simplification (or automation) of a task. But tools will never bring you the skills. You will never become a better project manager by purchasing a project management tool. Your finances will not be managed  better by the implementation of an ERP system. You need to understand the concepts first, master what you have to do, and then use the tools to increase performance. If you are working with a team, the team needs to acquire the knowledge and understand the motivation too.

    If the knowledge and the skills are not there, you will only face resistance and rejection. Make sure you have the mindset and skills before considering any tool adoption.

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