📚💡 I've been reflecting on Michael N. Kennedy's insightful book "Product Development for the Lean Enterprise" (ISBN 1-892538-09-1) and came across this profound quote:

"You cannot effectively buy knowledge, because unless you have it, you can't tell the quality of what you are buying."

This statement has really resonated with me, particularly in the context of adding consultants to a project. Consultants can be valuable assets, offering their specialized expertise to navigate complex challenges. However, how do we discern the quality of their contribution without some foundational knowledge in their area of expertise?

This brings to light a critical element of project management: while we can leverage external expertise, investing in our own knowledge growth is crucial. It helps us make informed decisions, manage external resources effectively, and ultimately drive our projects toward success.

We can't merely 'buy' our way to project success; we must also be willing to learn, understand, and grow. Let's ensure we aren't just consumers of knowledge but active learners and informed decision-makers.
#ProductDevelopment #LeanEnterprise #Consulting #KnowledgeIsPower #ProjectManagement

Separate out the divisive personality at the head of this endeavour, and you’ll see #Agile/#LeanStartup values being applied to a traditionally expensive industrial process

This is why I’m so energized watching #SpaceX demonstrate that engineering efforts can be reevaluated using different risk model frameworks

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/04/so-what-was-that-was-starships-launch-a-failure-or-a-success/

#space #launch #LeanEnterprise #rocket #Starship