A Manager’s Guide to Maximizing Training Investment
July 13, 2008
Organizations have relatively little understanding of the ROI from training. In order to help organizations maximize their training spend, this writer has put together a list of best practices that will help ensure that training programs are getting the... Read more...
Community of Practice Stages of Development
July 13, 2008
A community of practice will go through several stages of development as it moves from concept through development. As our COP series continues, we explore those stages. Read More →
Empathize Rather than Finger Point
July 13, 2008
It may be true that empathy is a trait that only complements other project management essentials such as planning and communication. But it is necessary for a better working environment and the long-term success of future engagements. Read More →
In Wireless Anticipation
July 13, 2008
There is a revolution occurring that is akin to the one that arrived with the growth in the Internet. Wirelessness is in our various communications…and there is a social push to change a commercial operation into a realm of almost democratic access,... Read more...
Lessons from the Band
July 13, 2008
What can Stan Kenton teach you about management? Here are some key points on being a manager from a by-gone bandleader, which ring through the years with hi-fi clarity. Read More →
Nasty Project Snafu: Rushing to Judgment
July 13, 2008
One of the biggest mistakes that project managers often make is assuming–instead of determining–project goals and objectives at the very beginning. Lack of clear communication and understanding can be disastrous. Here’s how to make sure... Read more...
Politics and Administration: The Two-Headed Monster of Global Projects
July 13, 2008
Global projects face some difficulties unique to their far-reaching nature. Some issues, however, are universal. No matter how far you travel or how wide your geography, you can’t escape project politics and administration. Read More →
The Bleeding Edge: The Virtual Business of Global PM
July 13, 2008
Managing global projects involves more than just the differences in culture, language and time zones. The involvement of multiple organizations in a project — what we call the virtual enterprise — means that culture and language differences... Read more...
The Training Triumvirate
July 13, 2008
To be a successful PM you need to build skills in three distinct categories. Read More →
Benefits of Online Degrees
July 6, 2008
In a fast-paced world where advanced learning is more important than ever, career-builders have no choice but to be on the upper edge of their learning curve–and online degree programs are making that possible. Read More →