Accountability can make the difference
Accountability is a tool that sometimes gets used late. Project management tools can make things easier, but if no one is using them, it can mean it’s time to hold people accountable for using them....
View ArticleWork together instead of pulling apart
I saw this article over at The Program Manager’s blog. It starts out with some interesting statements that address how we work together. “If we thought about a project to be taken by a team composed by...
View ArticleBalancing priorities with demands
Balancing priorities with demands is difficult at the best of time, at this time of year, it’s almost impossible. Priorities are what you want to do, demands come from others. The tips to balancing...
View ArticleManaging risk means taking some risks
In business and in life, managing risk is never about just avoiding it. Risk can be exploited, shared, transferred as well as avoided. And taking a risk can be the way to become the leader in your...
View ArticleGoal setting, is it really that hard?
It’s not a secret that goal setting is important. Whether you are a student or the CEO of a multinational corporation, or the Director of a charitable organization, goals are the tool to get you where...
View ArticleProcedures, getting your team on board
At some point every business needs to look at standardizing procedures. It’s the way to become effective and to manage some of the risk. This article from Oakview Consulting asks why people don’t...
View ArticleExpertise in anything is expensive, when is it worth it?
Expertise in all areas of any business is hard to achieve in one person. Knowing when you need to hire experts and when you can get by is key. Knowing your strengths It’s important to understand your...
View ArticleNot for Profit, but need to be efficient
As people live busier lives, it becomes difficult for them to find time to volunteer their time. I learned something last week when I was talking to people from the Not for Profit world. They are...
View ArticleHome based business, tips on how to manage
Home based business is a growing trend that is more than just Avon or Amway. These days clients understand that home based doesn’t need to mean small. I saw this posting on SME Mentor, 5 tips for being...
View ArticleSuccess Measures do you include more than just the bottom line?
We all have our set success criteria for projects and ventures. Are you on or under budget? Is it on time, within scope? What if you added a few new criteria that answer the question, do the end...
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