Projects don’t just happen. There’s a lot of work before they’re approved, and once they have been given the go-ahead, there’s even more planning and scheduling needed! How do you communicate that information with stakeholders and the team so they…
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As technology advanced, so did the workforce and how teams work. No longer were organizations tied to dipping into the local talent pool. With broadband, mobile devices and software solutions, teams could be recruited anywhere and work remotely. While this…
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Although the term “strategic initiative” might sound like inflated business jargon, it’s far from useless. A strategic initiative is a compass that guides businesses and targets future goals. It speaks to the PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body…
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When you’re leading a project, part of what you’re doing is working with stakeholders who hired you to get that work done they way they want it. This can often be a handful, so we’ve provided you some practical tips…
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Leaders need emotional intelligence to succeed. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains why and shows you how to improve your emotional intelligence. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence There are…
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Too much red tape can hold back a team member, a project, even a whole organization. If you’re frustrated by the so-called red tape in your organization and are looking for ways to clear the path to efficient productivity, Jennifer…
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There are many reasons why employee retention is important. According to a study by Employee Benefits News, the cost of losing an employee can cost the company as much as 33 percent of that employee’s salary. It’s a bottom-line issue,…
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Don’t think humor is a serious business? It’s more than the best medicine: it’s good business. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how leadership is bolstered by laughter. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – Laughter…
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When a project hits a snag, the best thing to do is communicate that bad news promptly. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, helps you deliver bad news in the best way. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review…
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Sometimes leading a team, project or organization goes well—and sometimes it doesn’t. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you crisis management techniques to help you successfully lead during a disaster. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review –…
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The only constant in a project is change. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows how important it is to stay flexible as a manager. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to Stay Flexible as a…
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Leadership might be hard to define, but it’s easy to recognize. That doesn’t mean leaders are passive, resting on inherent abilities. True, some are born leaders and others learn how to become effective leaders. Both take work. Leaders know that…
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It seems that people have been spelling team with an “i” for a long time. We live in a culture that promotes the roughed individual, the self-made person, the entrepreneur. They did it all themselves, or so they say. But even…
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