Here’s a great way to remember some key success factors to keep in mind when motivating others: M – Manifest confidence when delegating (if you believe they can, so will…
You are in a restaurant, relaxing after an delicious lunch with friends. Looking at the time, you realize you’ll need to get going soon or risk being late for your…
I like IKEA. I like saying the name: i-KEY-yah. I like saying the name of it’s products--BROGRUND! GRÖNKULLA! FLÄRDFULL! But what I like best is that I can assemble the…
Imagine you are a passenger on a transatlantic flight to Vienna (or Rome or… dream a bit and choose your destination). At some point, you are going to wonder, “How…
Project teams can be forgiven if they don’t bake benefit management planning into their project plans. After all, they are focused on delivery; once the project is delivered and closeout…
User stories are an excellent way for business teams to tell development teams what features/functions are needed because they cut straight to the chase. Let’s say I want the team…
When preparing to deliver a presentation, think about the key points you want to communicate, and say them to yourself out loud; doing so forces you to practice moving the…
Before you create your next schedule with MS Project, ask yourself what story you want to tell. Then, have a hard look at the columns you are displaying (I’ll guess…
When discussing issues and risks with your stakeholders, don’t assume they know the difference between the two. Unless they have been part of risk/issue discussions in the past (or perform…
The work breakdown structure (WBS) is the best way to communicate a project’s scope with stakeholders. It paints a clear picture of the in-scope work for the project in a…
