Today - last working day of the month turned to be last working day with THIS client.
Per contract, I have to "take off" from the project.
Not sure that this client would continue this efforts with our firm; though, it is sure that I have to move on.

From May, next project with another client is due up.

Lots of deliverables created by myself and it seems that client did appreciate what I have contributed.
Until today, things were not so stable… Rather, it were rally… many ups and downs.
At the end, things are calm and okay.

I guess, I'd better call it "good finish." Not too much asking for. Hahaha.

Anyway, this finance project was (still is) very interesting and good experience for me.
Now move on to CRM (customer relationship management) project.
Hope I can come to another good experience.

Wish me luck!

How much did I tell about current work / project to you?
Well, I am not going to tell it all about it; however, I can give some brief idea.
Here we go.

First of all, it is long commute required.
I have to get up early to make the project site.
Literally, I get up at 6am (sharp!) every weekday.

Much earlier than any previous project ever engaged!

Simply the client's world headquarter is located at the other side of Tokyo.
Therefore, I have to "travel" cross Tokyo pretty much.
I usually leave home for work at 7am after taking shower, etc.

It will be around 8:30am when getting off the train.
Good things are - very limited number of transit. Only once.
and high possibility that I can take a seat for more than half way if lucky.

Commute time is of an hour and half or so.
Perfect length for me to do mixed things from net surfing, reading, and even a little nap.
I practically do all of them on the way and back, respectively.

Since assigned to this particular project, I finished reading two books in two weeks.
3rd book is about to be complete. Currently finished up to 70%, already.
Rakuten Kobo - ebook reader is great device for me.

You may be now very curious when I can leave the site.
Since early morning everyday, I can leave ealier.
Not so fast. It is consulting work. Please do not expect too much about light job to deal with (!).

I often stay in the office at client's site up to 9pm if not 10pm.

Though, I push myself out of the site by then because of next day.
On the way back - still another hour and a half needed.
Working for long time does not necessarily benefit my work and its productivity in a sense.

That is why I stay with client for long hours, but not too long.

What about how busy am I? That is another big question.
This project is unique and sustains with lots of change management.
Thus, (strategic) thinking and planning are important than working on deliverables.

No too much work on excel or data management this time.
If so, my teammates - young(-er) consultants can support for sure.
What I need to come up with is many conceptional ideas and direction issue. How to manage the project itself.

Recently, I received nomination for different project by diferent client.
My firm decided to take it as requested and I have to leave the current project behind.
That is too sad and it is still rate for me not to finish the project and move on.

Though, this is mandatory and given condition that I have to meet.
Anyway, So far I have 2 engagements, including 1 planned, in 2016.

Current engagement - I mentioned already that there are much change management involved.
Well, not only that... I have to deal with some kind of education.
Foster the staff members to be competent project manager. That is a hard one.

I have to induce them to change perspective from observer from back office to view the front side up side down to help it run the better business. Oh boy, I cannot be a good teacher for that.
Why? It is simple. That is how I make money... by executing such myself. I am not competent to teach such to others. You know what I mean.

Well, this is a big challange for me to do so. Well, part of management tasks.
Will see how well I can manage.
Wish me luck!