Yes, you do it, don’t you? You schedule meetings for an hour. Can you honestly say that having a meeting for an hour accomplishes all that you hoped it would? I’m guessing your answer is no, only from my own experience of course. Here are three reasons…
Stop Scheduling Hour Long Meetings
Yes, you do it, don’t you? You schedule meetings for an hour. Can you honestly say that having a meeting for an hour accomplishes all that you hoped it would? I’m guessing your answer is no, only from my own experience of course. Here are three reasons…
How Clear is Your Messaging to Your Team
We often THINK that we are clear with the messages we provide and yet we find we don’t get what we want, or people ignore us. Let’s look at the problems with messaging and how to fix it.
#Communication #Project Management #Projects #Business #Leadership
Tips For Working With Remote Teams
Let’s talk about some of the issues you may encounter working with remote teams. These teams may be in another country, or simply another office in another city. Here are the things to be aware of to ensure you are working as ‘one.’
#Teamwork #Projects…
How To Manage Conflict Between BAU and Project Work
Do you have people working on your project who also have a BAU role? Do you have difficulties getting them to commit time to your project? Let’s talk about this and how to fix the problem.
#Projects #Business #Project Management
Stop! Prioritize What You Do. It Will Save You Time
Are you prioritizing what you do? If you’re not then you aren’t working as efficiently as you could be AND you are likely worrying and stressing about things you don’t need to worry about. Prioritizing is a simple process that makes life easier. You ac…
Benefits Of Working With Your Project Management Office (PMO)
Do you have a Project Management Office (PMO)? Let’s talk about the benefits of working WITH the PMO even though you may think they are of no value to you as a PM.
#PMO #Project Management #Projects
What Project Management Isn’t
Project Management isn’t about managing something. Most people that decide to become Project Managers want to manage the delivery of work. Funnily enough, that’s not what project management is about at all. You think you know what it’s all about, let m…
Create Conflict To Manage The Controllers On Your Team
If you work with ‘Control Freaks’ you might be aware that they avoid conflict. My suggestion is to create some conflict to shift the way they interact. This way you MAY be able to have more direct conversations with them about WHY they are so controlli…
Are You Respecting The Introverts On Your Team
People that are quiet are often labelled as introverts. These people have a lot of valuable skills if you are open to respecting the way they operate. Here is how to get the best out of them.
#Teamwork #Business #People Management #Projects
Why You MUST Have a Business Case Before You Start a Project
No business case, no project. It is the only way to ensure successful delivery of the change that the business requires. Let’s explore WHY it is a must.
#Business Case #Projects #Project Management
Do You Have An I KNOW Mindset?
Do you stop listening to other people or think that you have the answer so you don’t need to hear what they have to say? Maybe you are living in your ‘I Know’ mind. Let’s talk about why this doesn’t help with teamwork and what you might want to do abou…
How To Get Your Project Back On Track
Is your project off-track? Do you have scope, schedule and budget blow out? In this episode, I walk you through HOW to bring it back on track. It’s pretty simple really.
#Projects #Business Success #Project Management
Do You Have The PERFECT Project Team?
How perfect is your project team? Do you consider that often times they aren’t perfect or good enough to do the job for you? Let’s look at what it takes to have a perfect project team.
#Projects #Teamwork #Leadership #Business
How To Manage Your Project Control Board Members
Are you having difficulty managing your Project Control Board members? Are they working for you or against you? Let’s talk about the best way to manage your PCB members so they support you in delivering your project.
#Project Control Board #Projects #P…
Why Internal Agreements Are Necessary For Your Project
Have you thought about engaging the teams that will work on your project delivery at the Concept phase of your project? What if you set up a formal agreement with them, a contract for delivery on time, on budget and to a set quality standard? New idea….
Risky Project Estimation, Do You Do It?
Do you create a risk for your project by not working with the right people to gain your project estimates? Do the skilled people give you estimates and you don’t believe them, or use them? Let’s talk about that.
#Risk Management #Projects #Project Mana…
11 Ways to Lower Your Stress Levels
Feeling stressed seems like a normal part of your day to day world, doesn’t it? Here are 11 ways to help alleviate some of that stress so you can function even better in your role.
#Stress Management #Projects #Business #Professional Development
How To Really Listen To Someone Else
Do you notice that you don’t really listen when someone speaks to you? Your mind is off worrying about the next meeting, or the email you need to write, or the problem you have to solve next. Let’s talk about an easy method to help you learn to really …
Do You Have The Right Business Requirements?
The right Business Requirements create a stable foundation for your project along with the Business Case. What makes the ‘right’ requirements? Here are my ideas.
#Project Management #Business #Business Case #Projects
Do You Have A RACI Matrix For Your Project?
When it comes to identifying and understanding how to communicate with your stakeholders the best tool you can use is a RACI Matrix.
R = Responsible. Who is responsible for what tasks and communication?
A = Accountable. Who needs to be or should …