Mills Scofield
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
Every time I have assigned someone a task, rather than taking it on myself, the net effect – short-term, long-term, or both – is decidedly positive. Yes, evaluation is important and progress is our goal, but failure is an important part of the process, and too often swept under the rug. Delegation.
Mills Scofield
JULY 27, 2014
In tangible terms, a project initially forecast to span 70 years and cost taxpayers $36 billion was completed 60 years ahead of schedule and $29 billion dollars under budget.a It was nothing short of altering awful to astonishing. feat the government''s own General Accounting office declared unlikely, if not impossible.
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Mills Scofield
MARCH 25, 2013
To make matters worse, even if we are lucky enough to do work we enjoy, that sense of satisfaction tends to be short-lived as we're rarely given the space to grow and evolve, with the freedom to make mistakes without being blackballed a failure and someone no longer worthy of development or the attention of those in charge. Bad choices.
Mills Scofield
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
It would … Provide a meaningful benefit for our community; Highlight our core expertise (software development) -- a highly coveted skill needed by all organizations to support their business goals; Give Genecians a unique opportunity to put their professional skills to work for the community; Bring Genecians together for work outside the office (..)
Mills Scofield
JANUARY 14, 2014
Morning greetings arose from the Captains at the door to my office, both of whom had dutifully pre-prepared their tasks for the morning so they could pre-empt the short-term needs before the staff meeting that would begin within the next half-hour. Terms like “Thank you for your service!”
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