There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. – John Holmes When your morale needs a boost, what makes you feel better? Hopefully you know at least one individual who helps you feel better when your spirits are lagging. That go-to person who always helps clear away the […]
You might already be a fan of the Ivy Podcast. Many people are. The Ivy Podcast specializes in providing lessons learned from executives across multiple industries.. Topics include innovation and strategy, digital transformation, company culture, and of course, project management! Earlier this month, I was invited by Fred Obiero, one of the hosts of the […]
“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.” – Arnold H. Glasgow You and your project team just completed the most challenging project ever undertaken in the history of your organization. It is definitely time to celebrate. And recognition for this accomplishment […]
“An orchestra full of stars can be a disaster.” – Kurt Masur An orchestra has a conductor and a first chair or concertmaster. There is considerable recognition and prestige that come with being the conductor or with being the first chair. In dysfunctional situations, each might consider his or herself to be the star of […]
5 Tips to Help You Ask your Team to Work Overtime Contributed by Ashley Wilson When project deadlines are tight, you might have to ask your employees to work overtime, which isn’t always an easy task. Your request puts even more pressure on your team. To help you minimize this risk and promote a healthy […]
“Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.” Colin Powell Delivering bad news does not have to be scary. Unfortunately, your best customer who is the sponsor for the project you manage just placed a freeze on all future project work. This is a big deal. One-quarter of your organization’s projected earnings for the next […]
“Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.” – G.B. Stern Have you ever heard this from a leader? “If I do not yell at you, it means you are doing a good job. Go about your business and be happy that I am not yelling at you.” OR “You get paid for being here; I have […]
Contributed by Leila Rezaiguia For years, leadership coaching has been seen as an integral aspect of any powerful organization. Its prominence has grown as the coaching’s value is now regarded as a worthwhile investment resulting in more effective, engaged leadership. For this reason, more and more organizations are looking for ways to spread coaching […]
Contributed by Heather Redding A team is only as good as the cooperation between its members. The first place you should look to optimize performance isn’t the process but the team itself. We’re all human, and team members will experience friction. If you notice recurring issues, then resolving those issues is your first order of […]
“It is the oddest thing. They are such a nice group of people. Each one of them comes highly recommended and yet nothing seems to be happening.” Joe, the project sponsor explained to Mary Carol. He went on to explain, “I thought that this was such an easy effort that this team could really just […]