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,
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Behind the Book
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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