The Dangers of “Tuning-Out”

by | Apr 30, 2011 | Current Events

The information age has produced significant advancement for the human race. The availability of technology has enabled us to establish greater connectivity and has allowed us to bridge the geographic gap. However with all these advancements we see a certain level of...

Learning How to Take in Advice

by | Apr 29, 2011 | PM Leadership Skills

During our journey in the work world and throughout our career we receive a significant amount of advice.  Even though some advice is welcomed and wanted, a significant amount is given even when unsolicited.  Professional advice is even more noticed at times when a...

What Questions to Ask in PM?

by | Apr 28, 2011 | PM Practice

Project management in some ways is like journalism in that leaders are often in need of getting key questions answered.  They need to do so  to be able to build a plan and lead their teams in the delivery of initiatives.  What I have noticed though is that we are...

Character Assassinations

by | Apr 27, 2011 | PM Leadership Skills

Resistance to change can take on a variety of flavor but perhaps there is no greater a devastating effect on the project than that of character assassination. In my own career I’ve found myself a few times on the receiving end of such attacks which I discovered...

Are You Ready to Listen?

by | Apr 26, 2011 | Current Events

Social responsibility is one of the hottest topics in business today.  There are a variety of avenues that organizations interested in embracing social responsibility can pursue.  Whether their effort is focused on improving the environment or supporting the...