Tag: PIC
How to get A $30,000 PhD in Bacardi Part III: Lessons Learned
So what are the takeaways? If you have read Part I and Part II then you know the framework for the story of Piedmont Cruises and Dr. Bacardi. So let’s take a look at some […]
How to get A $30,000 PhD in Bacardi Part II: Good Food
Part II of a three part story about the usefulness of a PhD.
How to get A $30,000 PhD in Bacardi Part I:Back Story
Part I of a three part story about the usefulness of a PhD.
It takes six months.
The Professional Individual Contributor is a subset of the more common term ‘white collar worker’ (WCW). I don’t use the term white collar worker because that WCW also encompasses management, both perceived (supervisor or director […]
Setup for Failure
Never believe it is as simple as when they say the last guy just didn’t do what was needed.
Partnerships and Someone Else’s Product
it’s not really a partnership.
Six Month Checkup
It’s been six months, what have I accomplished?
Burn and Churn, or everything old is new again.
Creating a system at odds with the needs of people is not visionary.
Warning Signs: Boundaries
You have to be cautious and do your homework!
Grey Areas and Line Leads
If you are technically a supervisor, are you no longer a PIC?



