Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change By: William Bridges I liked this book for the most part. The main concept that the book preached is super simple: Ending -> Neutral Zone -> Beginning The book dragged on a bit when Bridges talked through lists of tips, questions, and steps to achieve successContinue reading “Book Review: Managing Transitions”
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Successful Scope Management Part 1: Be Excited!!!!
Scope creep is one of the most dreaded pitfalls of project management. It can turn any project into a late, expensive, and unhappy situation for all parties. So it’s important to communicate and draw the line when you need to. I experienced successful scope management on a recent project – we caught risks early, plannedContinue reading “Successful Scope Management Part 1: Be Excited!!!!”
Why You Should Buy Coffee Everywhere You Travel
Coffee is still one of the most common beverages in the US. And it makes a great gift that you can share with friends and family at home. It’s a little piece of heaven in my opinion. It is warm, invigorating, and inviting. It wakes you up and tastes delicious. And whether you like it withContinue reading “Why You Should Buy Coffee Everywhere You Travel”
Burning the Midnight Oil: 3 Types of People that Stay Late (and the Only Ones that Should)
It’s a trick question. There is no one that should stay past 5 o’clock in my opinion. Not small business owners, not “omg it broke and I’ll get fired if I don’t fix it” and not you. If you can’t seem to leave on time, it means you have a problem and the solution isContinue reading “Burning the Midnight Oil: 3 Types of People that Stay Late (and the Only Ones that Should)”
Reflection: 3 Reasons to Look Back and Learn From Your Mistakes
It’s review season! That means it’s time to list all of your accomplishments and make yourself look good to your boss so you can get a raise. Then, so you can prepare for the same glowing review next year, you have to review all the times you screwed up so you don’t repeat your mistakes.Continue reading “Reflection: 3 Reasons to Look Back and Learn From Your Mistakes”
Project Money Reserves: 3 Tips for Saving it and Spending it
Any project manager at home or at work knows that money is easy to spend and hard to manage. It is never fun asking for more from the client or your boss so you need to save wisely. This holiday season, it seems appropriate to talk about decision making for spending since giving gifts isContinue reading “Project Money Reserves: 3 Tips for Saving it and Spending it”
I’ve Lost It!: How to Get a Project Back on Track Afterwards
It is no lie that even with all of the great minds, great resources, and great intentions that projects can still fall apart. It is frustrating when dealing with missed deadlines, budgets, or worst of all, both. So what can you do if you are off track? Well, obviously you need to change what you’veContinue reading “I’ve Lost It!: How to Get a Project Back on Track Afterwards”
Mascara and Projects: 3 Ways that this beauty product can inspire success in your next team event
Maybe it is strange finding INspiration in mascara but honestly it can come from anywhere when you aren’t looking! Putting on mascara is the final touch to getting ready for the day and the attention it draws to my blue eyes can be transformational. When working a project, transforming something old into something new requiresContinue reading “Mascara and Projects: 3 Ways that this beauty product can inspire success in your next team event”
Welcome to Business Travel : 3 Tips from a New Road Warrior
I’ve started traveling to client sites on a regular basis which means simultaneous more face time and less face time, one with clients and the other with family. It is an interesting give and take which makes the “work-life balance” definition even more skewed. I love the traveling honestly and can easily switch between “workContinue reading “Welcome to Business Travel : 3 Tips from a New Road Warrior”
How to Give Better Feedback That Might Actually Be Implemented Next Time
I was given some of the best feedback on my speaking and presentation skills last week during a training program. The feedback giver was able to put into words how the audience perceived me, my ability to react to participant on the fly, and my manner as the expert in the room. I was happyContinue reading “How to Give Better Feedback That Might Actually Be Implemented Next Time”
K M Hasling 