From Responsibility to IndependenceThree lessons from project management to break unproductive habitual behavior
Wed, 07/20/2016 - 13:59
Having more independence requires taking on more responsibility: It’s a lesson teenagers hear again and again from their parents, and yet it rarely seems to result in teenagers actually bearing the burden of more responsibility. Fast forward to… Finding Freedom as a Project ManagerHow to align your work with your core values
Mon, 06/27/2016 - 15:14
Ihave studied systems dynamics modeling for three decades. What I’ve experienced first-hand is that when you establish several key core values, you can create an entire self-replicating system for your organization.
I experimented with this idea… How to Align Actions With IntentionsFive steps to overcoming distractions and creating productive outcomes
Wed, 04/20/2016 - 16:54
Most people begin with the great intentions to eat well, exercise, do their best at work, and get along with co-workers. Unfortunately, good intentions don’t always impel us to actually do what we say we’ll do. Why is this? Let’s explore the… Setting Up a Productive Workspace Try using 5S
Tue, 03/15/2016 - 14:31
Your project teams seem to have all the right pieces—team members with technical proficiency, good internal communication, an organized project manager—but something still isn’t quite right. Your team still struggles to get projects done on time… What Happens When Success Is Your Only OptionThe advantages of being ‘too small to fail’
Tue, 02/23/2016 - 15:05
When you run a small business (perhaps as small as just you), does failure ever really occur? I hear often in the media about this or that business being “too big to fail,” but in reality isn't it more like “too small to fail?”
I ask myself this… Are Your Goals Right for You?Plan to be your best self in 2016
Thu, 01/21/2016 - 14:43
For many people, January is the time of the year to set and pursue new goals. As the years go on, this yearly goal-setting becomes routine. Even though you have new goals you’re passionate about pursuing each year, your faith in your ability to… Creating Habits for SuccessFive strategies for staying on track
Thu, 12/24/2015 - 16:28
What habits do you need to develop to become a more effective project manager? Maybe you need to get more organized with your paperwork, or change how you spend your time each day to stay on track with your projects, or shift how you respond to… Three Metrics to Measure On-Site Training EffectivenessIf it isn’t working, it’s all for naught
Tue, 12/01/2015 - 15:57
Project managers, and especially certified project managers, know firsthand the value of quality training for their own professional development and effectiveness. Being a project management professional (PMP), after all, requires project managers… Want to Improve Your Ability to Complete Complex Projects?PMP exam prep courses could be your answer
Thu, 11/05/2015 - 12:57
In past articles, we’ve written on the value of project management professional (PMP) certification for helping you advance in your career and earn a higher salary. (Yep, it’s still true that project managers who hold the PMP certification earn, on… Do You Have Good ‘PM Hygiene?’Four questions that will help you improve your project management routines
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 16:50
When project managers establish effective routines for their daily work as well as for managing their teams, they develop healthy project management (PM) “hygiene.” This metaphor relates to having consistent processes in place, and it’s what…
