I will confess, I am not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I rarely make them. Not because I am perfect. Oh no, I have plenty of growth opportunities. I skip them because I think they feel forced and contrived. It is New Year’s Eve, and I have to say something. Que the typical […]
Your team members like you? Nice. What you really want is their respect. So your associates hold you in high esteem? That’s commendable. However, it’s their respect that you should be striving for. #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkplaceRespect #shorts
Leading and engaging your remote teams is crucial, and it’s worth considering how to achieve this effectively. In an ideal world, you want to foster a virtual environment that emulates the casual interaction we used to have when we could walk down the hallway or bump into each other in the cafeteria. As a leader, […]
As a leader, you shoulder a great deal of responsibility. The success of your organization significantly hinges on your skills and the manner in which you steer your teams and make vital, effective decisions. To truly excel and meet the high standards expected of you, focusing on your personal growth is vital. Enhancing your skill […]
In the fast-paced environment of project management, it can be easy to get lost in tasks and deadlines and thus forget to prioritize your personal health. In fact, this is a struggle in the larger world of work, as CNBC reports low levels of employee well-being due to heavy workloads, long hours, and workplace stress. While […]
“Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated by it is optional.” – Roger Crawford Life is full of challenges. If nothing in life is ever challenging for you, be concerned. Be concerned that you are either not really participating in life or that you are not really acknowledging the challenges that come your way. […]
Picture this: a project manager walks into a room to facilitate his first meeting with a new team. After 90 minutes, the meeting ends, but the aftermath is less than desirable. The director of the project office is worried about another bad hire, the technical lead is disappointed in the project manager’s lack of organizational […]
“If past history were all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians.” – Warren Buffet. It was the beginning of the semester, and our professor explained the requirements for our class paper. He was on a bit of a tear, addressing one of his pet peeves: “…And do NOT write me […]
“How could changing a few words in one simple sentence lead to such an uproar?” June thought, incredulous at how upset some of her members were with her. All she had done was update a sentence or two in one of the high-level requirements. It had been a last-minute change that she included just before […]
By Luke Smith Is there an aspect of work that COVID-19 has not changed? For project managers, likely not. New processes for remote work, changes in company structure and composition, and trends in management strategies overall will define the modern workplace. But project managers can successfully navigate these shifts. With the tools and strategies available […]