Spaces, Points and the Brain
I was speaking with a project manager the other day who complained that his boss was always telling him to […]
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Leadership
Project Mangers, Points and the Space in between
How might we apply the observations Richard Nisbett made in his book Geography of Thought to the project-driven workplace? Is
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Building Rapport – East and West
Recently one of my clients sent a team of engineers to Japan. For most of the team this was their
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The Hidden Value of Conferences and Symposiums
If all you are planning on doing at the next conference you attend is to learn something from the sessions and the exhibits, my advice would be to save your money, focus on your work, and ‘get the dvd’. As we all know, attending conferences isn’t just about the sessions, the keynote speakers, or the product demos. The values you attain from attending conferences are all in the periphery, they are about the ‘X Factors’, those that help you , your team and your company get ahead professionally.
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The Myth About Project Managers
Let’s get out of the dark ages and admit what we know. Project manager is a misnomer. We don’t manage
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Pay it Forward
I recently had the opportunity to speak to an audience of PMO leaders. The event is designed to support PMO
Walk Left, Stand Right
I recently landed at Boston’s Logan Airport in the wee hours of the morning. I collected my luggage and boarded
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A Century of Scientific Management
Did you know Project Management is having a birthday? Well, sort of a birthday. It was 100 years ago, in
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Project Managers and the Next Big Thing
What will be the next big trend that drives the economy? History tells us it will be something. From Tulipmania
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The Need for Definition in Ethical Project Management
Have you ever noticed that leaders of companies love to promote their commitment to ethical business practices? Go to the
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Communication Plans – passé or avant-garde
Why don’t most of us use communication plans? I know that most project managers I talk with don’t use them.
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