Do we really need project managers?
I’ve graduated through the ranks from being a team contributor to becoming the project manager. I didn’t graduate to this […]
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Organizational Leadership
Using Game Theory to Traverse Obstacles
Many of the strategies used in games can be effectively translated to business and professional navigation. Find out how….
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Top 3 Office Game Changers
As a Business Process Consultant and Efficiency Coach, I am a subject matter expert in the field of Process Improvement. I work closely with the client to analyze both operational processes and financial metrics to assess project opportunities that positively impact the financial performance of the client business. In that role, I see a few misconceptions in how to make office changes (or any change for that matter). The most prevalent false premise is to “start where you are and take small steps”. That may be the resulting action – but I don’t recommend we start there.
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If you can drive, you can understand project managing.
This is Laura Lee Rose, a business and life coach that specializes in professional development, time management, project management and
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Lost In Translation – Working With Global Teams
As business leaders strive to leverage technology and communication platforms to conduct business globally, working in global teams is becoming
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25 Invigorating Project Management Quotes
About a year ago, I posted a project management blog called Do Affirmations and Quotes Work for You?. It was
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Red flags indicating possible project failure
Designing, implementing and integrating major IT systems has numerous pitfalls that don’t appear, for example, in building construction. People who
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The Fish That Got Away
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of
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What’s the Story
This is the first in a triad of blogs on the art of storytelling in projects. In the foreword of
It’s Just Lunch – Asking an Executive to Mentor You
Some of the best mentoring I’ve ever received is from executives. Ask your executives to spend some time sharing their vision with you. Here’s how: “Jared, I’ve been working here for just about 6 months, and I really like the way you’re leading this division. My manager has shared your strategic plan with our team, and I’ve read all of your messages about our direction, but I’d love to hear your vision from you directly. Would you be willing to spend 15 minutes or so over a cup of coffee sharing your view of our future with me? I promised I’ll make it worth your while by making sure my work is aligned with the direction you’re setting.”
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What generates energy for your team?
How do you evaluate how well a team is functioning? A key indicator is energy. Energy is a quality of
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