If Projects Were a Fleet of Ships
This picture shows one of my favorite analogies for how portfolio management, project management, and strategy development should fit together.
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It’s All About Projects (Sticky)
I show clients how to create thriving projects and teams that get essential work done better. This blog is about projects and the teams that do them.
When Mentoring and Teaching Don’t Stick
Research shows that different people learn in different ways. When you understand what learning style works best for the person you are helping, you can tune your approach to be more effective.
We’re All Teachers Now
Teaching is an important part of being a leader, whether it is informal mentoring, setting up a formal professional development program, or creating a workshop for your team. Here is a simple technique you can use to transfer your knowledge more effectively.
My Favorite Reference about Project Management
Get this book for people on your team who run projects or are on project teams. It deserves a place on your reference shelf for the times when someone asks you for guidance.
Projects Displace Operations
Use this article when you want to talk with your fellow leaders about why it’s important to invest in project management.
Nine PMO Success Tips from Senior Leaders
Successful project management offices (PMOs) are too rare. Here are nine tips from senior managers who have built a flourishing PMO that delivers real value.
A New Way to Run Projects
Hybrid project management is a new way to manage projects. It is a mashup of predictive and adaptive approaches.
The Role of a Change Sponsor
The roles of a change sponsor are summarized by ABC+ER.
Psychological Safety
Here are three simple ways leaders can help teams increase psychological safety in a work environment or facilitation.