Planning for the BIG Day“Living in the moment” does not work so well with crowds
Tue, 09/27/2011 - 12:32
When a wedding invitation comes in the mail, my gut instinct is to leave it in the mailbox and have the mailman take it away to someone else who might actually want to attend. This is my thought for about two seconds, before logic sets in and I… Avoid the Corporate Zombie SyndromeGlazed eyes, droopy shoulders, aversion to natural lighting, a permanent butt print in your office chair
Thu, 08/18/2011 - 08:50
A serious condition is spreading like fireweed across corporate America. The symptoms include glazed-over eyes, droopy shoulders, cramped hands, aversion to natural lighting, and a permanent butt print in your office chair. This condition is… Should You Upgrade Your Project Management Office?The longer a company has a PMO in place, the better its project success rates
Mon, 07/25/2011 - 14:15
You are in the kitchen, surrounded by ingredients, and are asked to prepare a meal. As you look around, you notice that you have the usual: flour, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, meat, veggies, and fruit. You think, “No problem. I can whip something… Don’t just tell them… SHOW them!Leading by example
Thu, 06/09/2011 - 12:54
I sat in a window seat on the plane with my nose stuck in my newly purchased book. It was one of those books that suck you right in, leaving you completely unaware of your surrounding, which is exactly what I needed to save me from what otherwise… Can You Hear the Knock of Opportunity?Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Opportunity.
Opportunity who?
Does it matter? Just open up!
Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:05
Sometimes you have to be completely silent in order to hear opportunity’s knock. Turn off the news reporting the disaster of the moment, quiet your mind from the everyday worries and problems, tune out the negative comments of co-workers and friends… De-Stress for SuccessIt’s time to stop the madness and start the management
Mon, 04/25/2011 - 06:00
Are you proactive or reactive in your work and personal life? Think about your career. Do you jump on tasks as they pop up, putting out fires as you go? Now consider your weekend. Do you wait until plans come to you, or do you make plans to… Indecision is the Bane of ProductivityWhen in doubt, leave it out
Thu, 03/17/2011 - 06:00
Imagine you are sitting in your car, wondering, “What shall I do for dinner? Shall I pick up Chinese food to go, meet my friend Sally, or go home and cook dinner myself while watching American Idol?” All of a sudden you’re sitting there, frozen… Your Project: Passion or Poison?Make sure that you get some one-on-one time with your project
Tue, 02/15/2011 - 05:00
February—the days are starting to get longer, the snowstorms are (hopefully) subsiding, and Valentine’s Day has come and gone. All over the country, you can find different opinions about Valentine’s Day. Some people are excited at the prospect of… Using Irrational Behavior to Your AdvantageBiases, aversions, values can all help to achieve goals
Thu, 01/20/2011 - 05:00
It’s the start of a new year, and once again, I set goals for the year. These are different than “resolutions” because I fully intend on meeting them. Some of these goals are the same from year to year. Get in better shape, spend more time with my… Make It a Strong FinishAnd get an advantageous start
Mon, 12/20/2010 - 08:32
We are almost there… the close of another year. There are two ways to end the year. One way is to write off the rest of December because the year is just about shot, and then just start fresh in January. Another way is to focus on what is most…
