The Lifeguard Analogy, Mindfulness, and the Project Manager
Lifeguards are taught to only go into the water as a last resort. Going into the water puts both the lifeguard and the victim at […]
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4 Ways to Shorten a Project Schedule
Every project manager can construct a good project schedule. Great project managers can take that same body of work and deliver it more quickly without […]
Owning the Issue: A Profile in Courage
At the weekly executive operational review meeting, the atmosphere was tense. We were having issues with the order processing systems and the sales reps were […]
Closing a Project: Ask the Right Questions
“Asking the right questions takes as much skill as giving the right answers.” Robert Half It is generally accepted that a conducting lessons learned meeting […]
Deconstructing the PMO to Save the Brand
What do the following have in common? Best Practices, Business Process Re-engineering, Matrix Management, and Management by Objective According to Inc.Com, these are five of […]
Organizational Structures, Modes of Power, and The Prisoners’ Dilemma
Say you are assigned to a new project. What process do you follow to determine your approach to engaging the team? Do you analyze the […]