Scope creep versus Failure to Scope
Scope creep is often cited as a reason why projects run over budget and behind schedule, but in same cases, the scope was never well […]
Why Project Managers need Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is about understanding yourself and those around you. People don’t come with signs and as project managers we also have a role as […]
Lead your team through the summer heat!
Leading your team through the summer heat can be a challenge. The long, hot days of summer are upon us and it is difficult to […]
Resting, Relaxing, and Rejuvenating
This weekend I took some time to rest, relax, and rejuvenate! Life can be busy, chaotic, and hectic. We have checklists and apps and apps that […]
Organizational Change: Leading your Project Team
My organization is currently reorganizing to include both the hierarchy, missions, and physical work spaces. Organizational change can take people outside of their comfort zones. Change […]
Time: We all have 24 hours in a Day!
We all have 24 hours in a day. The need to husband our time wisely came up three times in conversations that I had this week. […]
Generalities – Don’t exclude your audience!
Generalities can be inclusive, but also exclusive. I learned this lesson about six months ago from one of the most charismatic speakers in the world today, Florian […]
Authentic Leaders are both Responsible & Accountable
Have you ever had a leader who said what you wanted to hear, but actually acted completely different? Authentic leaders understand the importance of not […]
Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership: Is it really either/or?
Many people seem to think that transformational leadership is good and transactional leadership is bad. Business and leadership schools are constantly promoting the merits of transformational […]
What is your opportunity cost?
Are you tracking the true costs of your projects? I recently had a discussion with a good friend of mine regarding the cost of my […]
