What’s wrong with complexity?
Technologists love intricate mechanisms. That’s why many of us, as kids, took things apart, and some of us even put […]
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Organizational Leadership
Software development – not by PERT alone
I have great respect for software developers. Because software is abstract, invisible and runs at extreme speeds, the people who
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Motivating (and not de-motivating) Programmers
One of the great “aha”s for me as a manager was realizing that motivating people – and not de-motivating them
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Could we make managing programmers a little easier?
Programming managers have typically had years of training in programming… And no training in management. I’ve been taking a fascinating
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Orchestrating Software Development
For years, I’ve been pointing development and project managers to the full-length documentary, Tom Dowd & the Language of Music.
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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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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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