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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Measure Twice, Cut Once: How to Avoid Making Rash Decisions
UNDO UNDO! Unfortunately, not everything has an undo button. If you delete something, sometimes it is gone for good. If you cut something too short, you can’t make it longer! I’m inspired this week by a home project that I’m working on that definitely depends on precise measurements: crown molding! Double check yourself Literally, “measureContinue reading “Measure Twice, Cut Once: How to Avoid Making Rash Decisions”
Scope Management Part 3: Have Plans for Future Project Ideas
Continuing from Part 1 and Part 2, my advice for scope management goes beyond defining the scope of the project. It must cover what happens if scope creep happens after the initial planning steps. If you want a project to stay on the track of success that was started, you have to have a plan.Continue reading “Scope Management Part 3: Have Plans for Future Project Ideas”
Scope Management Part 2: Real Life Examples of Keeping Down the Scope Creep
Today’s advice is about writing it down. There is lots of writing to do during a project, but I think the most happens at the planning stage. When you are evaluating scope early on in the project, you are starting fresh. At this point, your job is not to reel them in. You need toContinue reading “Scope Management Part 2: Real Life Examples of Keeping Down the Scope Creep”
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!!!!”
When You’re Leading And Stuck: 3 Ways To Manage Your Projects When You’ve Hit a Wall
You know the feeling. You’re in charge, at the center of the universe, and you’re lost. You’re project has derailed. You don’t know what the next move should be but you can’t let your peers know that. There is a science to getting yourself and your team back on track. Here’s 3 steps to getContinue reading “When You’re Leading And Stuck: 3 Ways To Manage Your Projects When You’ve Hit a Wall”
Project Management: 3 Tips for Meeting Minutes
Oh meeting minutes, how you are the bane of existence. And yet every time I need you, there you are backing me up. Thank goodness for computers these days with the ability to copy paste, organize incessantly, and search every word. Yet there still must be a few tips to make the weekly annoying butContinue reading “Project Management: 3 Tips for Meeting Minutes”
Project Scope: How to Identify Scope Creep Early On in a Project
I’ve been asked a lot lately about “how I know to do that” and “what the best way to start this type of project is”. The truth is I know what to look for because I’ve done it before. I’d consider myself an expert at it. I know what pitfalls typically come up. I knowContinue reading “Project Scope: How to Identify Scope Creep Early On in a Project”
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”
Project Management Study Buddy – My Top 3 Recommendations for Passing the PMP
I thought it might be useful for some to hear my story about studying for the PMP or the CAPM exam. I did not do the classroom route or the bootcamp expense. I studied alone but I didn’t go it alone as I had a support network of mentors. I was also audited. I alsoContinue reading “Project Management Study Buddy – My Top 3 Recommendations for Passing the PMP”
K M Hasling 