Content by Michelle LaBrosse
Why Project Management Is a Must-Have SkillValue for you, value for your organization
Mon, 08/18/2014 - 17:01
Are you feeling stuck in your job? Although an all-out career change may be a good choice for some, you don’t need to make such a drastic move to breathe new life into your current position.
Developing skills in project management, even if you’re… Defining Your Ideal Work EnvironmentFive not-so-easy questions
Thu, 07/17/2014 - 15:06
With the summer in full swing, it’s easy to find yourself daydreaming about where you would rather be. Do you see yourself on a sunny beach, digging your toes into the sand? Or perhaps hosting a barbecue in the backyard? Most likely, these… Increase Your Focus and Productivity With ‘Timeboxing’For many, multitasking is a euphemism for distracted working
Mon, 06/23/2014 - 00:00
How often have you heard someone say they were good at “multitasking?” You may have even seen this listed as a desired skill in a job posting. Although multitasking may seem to allow for greater productivity and efficiency, the reality is that this… The Confidence FactorIt all starts with you
Wed, 05/28/2014 - 16:48
“We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot.” —Eleanor Roosevelt
When I think back to the moments that have shaped me to be who I am… Laugh Your Way to the TopSmile, and things to smile about will happen
Wed, 04/23/2014 - 16:59
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” —Thich Nhat Hanh
My morning was what you could call “less than stellar.” Besides my neighbor’s car alarm going off intermittently throughout… Lei Parla Project Management?Become fluent in the language of PM
Mon, 03/03/2014 - 10:52
I continued to pantomime my intent as the Italian grocery clerk looked at me in complete confusion. My inability to communicate with this person was beginning to frustrate me. I mean, this is me, the person who was voted Queen of Charades by… Sanity Comes in ThreesLearn how to make the right choices on a moment-by-moment basis
Mon, 02/03/2014 - 11:39
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am a completion nut; I can get stuff done in the most chaotic of situations—a lot of stuff done. But it hasn’t always been that way. There was busyness, which does not mean productivity. Nor does it necessarily mean you are doing what it is you… If the Shoe PinchesTry another pair
Wed, 01/15/2014 - 08:16
Have you ever worn a shoe that doesn’t fit just right? Sometimes, when you first try it on, it appears to fit just fine. As more time goes on though, you notice that it is pinching here and there, creating calluses as you walk, and just doesn’t feel… Seven Steps to Prepare for a NegotiationBefore you start, determine when to stand firm or be flexible
Mon, 10/14/2013 - 09:26
Negotiation is a word that conjures up images of board rooms, power plays, and attorneys. However, we all negotiate every day with our co-workers, spouses, and neighbors. Whether you’re in a court room or your kitchen, here are seven steps to… Equal Rights for StakeholdersThe latest <em>PMBOK Guide</em> promotes stakeholder management
Wed, 07/17/2013 - 14:05
The fifth edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (Project Management Institute, 2013) is out, and I’m here to welcome it with a huge bear hug. Call me nerdy, but I think this is the best edition yet. Why? Because stakeholder…
