Hold a GREAT Meeting
Ask most people to describe meetings at work, and they will probably say “boring,” or “worthless.” But, holding a great meeting isn’t unattainable with these tips in mind. G – Goals for the meeting...
View ArticleLove Learning on Your Own Terms
Yes, I admit it, I love learning. I’m an avid reader and I enjoy both in class and virtual learning experiences but I must say, I prefer the online environment to the physical classroom environment...
View ArticleMaking Projects Successful in an Uncertain World
As the Project Manager, you guide your team in planning and executing their projects. Managing risk appropriately is what makes projects successful in an uncertain world. Think about it. How often is...
View ArticleCommunication – The Formula for Success
The formula for determining the number of communication channels involved in a project is more than an academic exercise used in exam questions. It can have real-world implications for communications...
View ArticleSix Trends in Store for Project Management?
Reviewing the new PMBOK® guide, I notice they now include a section in each chapter covering emerging trends in project management. I love this addition! It’s exciting to think about what global...
View ArticleSix Trends in Store for Project Management (Part 2)
In my first blog post exploring trends in project management, we looked at employment trends and trends in new ways of learning. In this second post let’s explore two more trends including emerging...
View ArticleSix Trends in Store for Project Management (Part 3)
It’s exciting to think about what global trends and technological changes are out there and how they will impact our profession. The potential for advancements and improvements in our ability to...
View ArticleBuilding a Better WBS
Building a better what? The WBS – work breakdown structure is an incredibly powerful tool in the Project Manager’s Toolkit. But, what the heck is it? In a nutshell, it is the foundation of the...
View ArticleEarned Value – What is it?
Earned Value Earned value (EV) is one of the most sophisticated and accurate methods for measuring and controlling project schedules and budgets. EV has been used extensively in large projects,...
View ArticleUnavailable Customer
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View ArticleElusive Time Management…
How do we effectively use the minutes, hours and days available to accomplish our goals in the most effective way? We learn to get better at time management. But what does that really mean to a...
View ArticlePersonal Time Management
Personal Time Management is a subset of project time management, but an important topic for project managers where tips can be tremendously useful. Our brains need to focus and remember in order to be...
View ArticleHold a GREAT Meeting
Ask most people to describe meetings at work, and they will probably say “boring,” or “worthless.” But, holding a great meeting isn’t unattainable with these tips in mind. G – Goals for the meeting...
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