Many of us feel overloaded and overwhelmed with aggressive schedules and never-ending todo tasks. Often we wish for more time, or more hours in a day. What we don’t often realize is that it’s sometimes as easy as turning the hour glass upside down; emphasis on the phrase is “upside down”.
Turn the hour glass upside down to create more time….. Read More »
We all know the saying Time flies when you’re having fun. Are you helping your team’s time fly?
Project Managers need to be Jesters Read More »
Many of the things that go wrong in projects will be wholly and completely out of your control, but can have a massive affect on your project. You will need to find a way to support your team while they work through whatever issues they may be dealing with.
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As a Project Manager, it is going to be necessary to pave the way through obstacles that come up as the project progresses. Some say that this is the main responsibility of a Project Manager, and I tend to agree. It is up to the Project Manager to ensure that obstacles are dealt with and mitigated before they affect the project team and the project itself. Generally, there are three different kinds of obstacles that projects face: Technical, Political, and Emotional.
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Think about a person that you would follow regardless of where they were going. What makes them a leader worth following? In terms of the business world, a leader doesn’t necessarily make decisions, and a leader doesn’t necessarily have the highest ranking title. A true leader is someone that has earned the trust and respect of their team; and as a result, that team will follow that person in whatever direction they take.
Project Managers are Leaders Read More »
I was recently asked what is the best morning ritual to save time for busy singles and parents. How to get dressed and out the door without misplacing and redoing things. And for those with children: How to get your kids from forgetting 2,591 things back in their bedrooms. How to NOT have a
last-minute scramble for sports equipment or library books.
The best way to save time in the morning…. Read More »
I recently conducted a “Say YES to everything – on your own terms” seminar based on the material from “”Just
Saying “YES” in difficult family situations Read More »
If you’d like to know yourself better “in an innovation way,” take a look! Four innovation types are discussed, including their strengths and tips for growth.
Innovating… Your way Read More »
Ever been in a brainstorm and felt how differently your colleagues respond to new ideas? It turns out there are different “innovation types.” You may want to know what kind of innovator you are, and how you can improve your own work and your understanding of others in an innovation project team.
Resolution: Figure out my innovation type Read More »
Are you rewarding the good PM or the fire fighter? Who do you want to recognize?
Developing PMs – The Mid Game Read More »
What’s the role of the culture in developing project managers? Is it important? What do we need to do to make sure that the development of PMs is supported?
Developing New Project Managers, Take II Read More »