Category Archives: Team

Post-Project Close: Deflate Gate 2.0?

Months – years for some participants – of planning, learning, changing, doing. We did it! We successfully went live just about a month ago. Yes there’s still work to do and some kinks to iron out, but WE DID IT! … Continue reading

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My Sister is Weird

My sister looks at the world through a different lens than most. After spending time with her last month, I was reminded of her… quirkiness. She flew in from Washington, DC, and we took my mother away to an inn … Continue reading

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The Puppy Project: Phase 2 (AKA Post Go-Live Remediation)

 In my October blog I introduced you to Finn, the Sheltie puppy I adopted earlier that month. Coincidentally, he turned 8 months old today! Thinking in terms of projects, we are 4 months post “puppy go-live.” And what a go-live … Continue reading

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Don’t Just Do Something; Stand There!

Last time I posted, I wrote about getting people to do things for you. Since then, I’ve been presented with some lessons about letting people do things for you. A few months ago I broke the wrist of my dominant … Continue reading

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Crossing the finish line

As some of you know by now, I will be leaving DFCI in a few weeks to join North Shore Medical Center. My new role will involve managing projects with the IS Management and Planning team. This new role will … Continue reading

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