Content by Michelle LaBrosse
10 Tips to Avoid Making Your Projects As Painful As a Root CanalEffective project management is essentially effective leadership
Mon, 01/25/2021 - 12:02
Do you find the idea of having to do project management almost as much fun as getting a root canal? If so, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be as bad as a painful dental procedure to adopt more effective ways of managing your projects. Nor…
Making a Difference As a Project ManagerFour tips for getting the most out of yourself, others, and projects
Mon, 07/02/2018 - 12:01
Project managers—and all professionals, really—pursue credentials in their field for a variety of reasons: to advance their knowledge and skills, to build their reputation, to earn a promotion, or to get a pay raise. All of these are perfectly valid…
Using Project Management to Improve Process ManagementProjects go more smoothly if you have a consistent process for doing them
Wed, 12/13/2017 - 12:01
It is common knowledge in the project management field that process management helps with project management; projects go much more smoothly and efficiently if you have a consistent process for doing them. It’s the same in every other area of your…
Coaching vs. TeachingWhy the difference matters in project management education
Wed, 09/13/2017 - 12:01
A wonderful thing about humanity: most people love to learn. Think about how much fun it is when you have a question, and you are able to succeed in finding the answer through your own efforts researching online or in a library. You are…
Risk Management and Your Summer VacationPrepare your team to keep the project afloat while you’re away
Tue, 08/15/2017 - 12:01
It’s summertime. You’ve saved up your time off and planned a great vacation for yourself and your family. How, as a project manager, do you make sure your vacation just has those fun “risks,” that everything runs smoothly while you’re away, and you…
Advancing in Your Ideal CareerUse your innate strengths to better learn and get things done
Tue, 02/07/2017 - 12:01
Jane is an amazing photographer, but her family feels her photography skills aren’t going to help her earn a living. Consequently, she was offered a job in her sister-in-law Kerry’s company calling clients to collect on invoices. After several…
A Practical Route for Company VisionAchieving your goals with a cohesive strategy map
Tue, 12/06/2016 - 14:57
When you’re knee-deep in the logistical details of managing a project team, it can be easy to lose sight of the big picture: your organization’s vision. Here at Cheetah Learning, we use established and proven strategies to help us achieve our…
Keeping the Dream Team AliveDon’t make your project the place where talent goes to die
Wed, 10/19/2016 - 16:36
Let’s say you’ve found the perfect mix of people to staff your new project. They get along great together. They’re all top performers in their respective fields. They’re all gung-ho to get going. But then something happens. First, one starts…
Trusting the Process Three key features of high-quality project management
Mon, 09/26/2016 - 12:16
According to well-known business executive Don Tapscott, the technological development that will most affect the way we live in the next few decades is not the newest iPhone, or flying drones, or self-driving cars. It’s something many of us may not…
Planning for Project SuccessImprove project outcomes with a customized quality process
Mon, 08/22/2016 - 15:46
Before you can do a project well, you must first make sure it’s the right one for you at that time. A project is “right” when it moves you closer to your long-term goals, aligns well with your unique strengths, and is achievable given the resources…