On our first day, we typically want to “prove ourselves”. We want to show that they made a great decision in hiring us. We feel the need to jump in and be productive right away. Although our intentions are very good, in our zeal to impress, we can even go a little overboard.
Some sage advise for your first day at a new job. Read More »
We’ve all heard the groan: “We have an aggressive schedule to meet.” The fact is, it’s not the “schedule” timeline that is aggressive; rather, it’s what we choose to fit into it. Adopting an attitude of progress refinement (perfecting over perfection) with the confidence percentage strategy helps reduce this tension between promised and actually delivered tasks.
Perfecting versus perfection. Read More »
Whether we are in the office or in a relationship, there are times when we hit a roadblock or impasse. So, when are ultimatums appropriate?
When are ultimatums appropriate? Read More »
We’ve all heard about Agile, the good and the bad. While to some Agile is relatively new, I started being
How do you schedule innovation? A common conflict, even in a well planned and organized environment is marketing’s request for
Chop Chop, Hurry Up and Create! Read More »
The “secret” code to success and advancement in any organization is to make yourself more valuable, align with organizational goals,
The Complete Project Manager – Summary Read More »
Success in the market place is the usual source of positive cash flow. Successful projects bring vitality into an organization.
The Complete Project Manager – Market/Customer Knowledge Read More »
Project leaders do not like change any more than followers do unless, of course, it is their idea. Change is
The Complete Project Manager – Change Management Read More »
Complete project managers build upon the foundation established by PMI’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. A needed
The Complete Project Manager – Project Management Skills Read More »
Today’s busy lifestyle and every-changing technology makes it difficult to stay on top (never mind ahead). If we’re too busy taking care of today’s’ business, how can we find time to prepare for tomorrow? Granted, this opens a can of worms. There are many avenues to this discussion. Today, we’ll try to focus on “how to stay knowledgeable and continue to be considered an expert in my field.”
Finding time to stay ahead Read More »
Last article we discussed some of the down-side to working remotely (either from home or from an off-site office). We discussed some techniques an employee can stay in the spotlight, even when they are not located in the same site as their reporting manager, cohorts or those making the salary decisions. Today, we’ll cover the challenges and solutions from the managerial position.
A primary concern for a manager is : as your team starts to grow apart in location, how do I assure the team doesn’t also “grow apart as a team”. How does one keep a cohesive workforce across both distance and time zones?
What remote managers need to know about staying on top of remote and global employees. Read More »