The importance of valuing the effort and work of people
I decided to choose this topic because during the first sprint here in asvpm I realized that the work and …
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I decided to choose this topic because during the first sprint here in asvpm I realized that the work and …
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How can you lead effectively when you’re promoted? You have 2 ears and 1 mouth, so use them in that …
Which is more effective to improve team performance: positive feedback or constructive criticism? a positive culture or a negative one? …
The topic of leadership is on the forefront of most, if not all, organizations these days. It’s one of the …
What makes product teams great? What if you were able to name just five things that: if you don’t do …
Project Managers as Project Marketers Seasoned project managers understand that a successful project never results from a single endeavor. Instead, …
Welcome to the third and final installation of On Tattoos and Leadership. I’ve been pondering the possible ties between my …
It seems like I’m talking and writing about change quite a lot these days. And there’s good reason for that. …
Global commoditization and complexity make innovation an urgent priority for firms of all sizes. And to promote innovation in a …
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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.
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.
Here’s another personal musing promoted by what I’ve come to call the “alcoholidays”. This time of year my mind wanders …
Difficult people. I really don’t like that term. Think back… haven’t all of us been perceived as “difficult” at least …