4S Model, a tackling complexity approach

Another fantastic online session in the ‘Managing Complex Projects’ course at RMIT University with over 50 students (85%) who participated (a big record for me in online delivery mode). We went through various tackling complexity models and frameworks particularly the 4Smodel, which is essentially developed by my PhD supervisor, Gustavo Guzman from Griffith University, who […]

Cynefin Framework, a sensemaking tool introduced by Dave Snowden

Semester 1, 2020 just kicked off at RMIT University, last week and I had the pleasure to meet and greet another two fabulous cohorts in my Project Design for Quality (Master of ProjectManagement)and Managing Complex Projects (Bachelor of Project Management) courses. I’m looking forward to working with my passionate, enthusiastic and keen learners throughout this […]

Toyota, Kaizen and Charlie Chaplin in Quality Management

We discussed from Charlie Chaplin’s ‘Modern Times’ classic movie inspired by Taylorism’s philosophy of ScientificManagement to SteveJobs on Quality inspired by Juran in the Project Design for Quality class today. We also explored Toyota’s Kaizen and other modern quality movements (TQM, Shewart’s PDCA as well as Deming’s 14 Points) followed by a Kahoot fun quiz […]