A recent study by MIT showed that team members perform best when they can obtain: Autonomy: the opportunity to self-direct their work. Mastery: the opportunity to get better and become subject matter experts in a chosen area of expertise. Purpose: the opportunity to...
It is often said that a good project manager spends 70 to 90 percent of their time communicating. I would argue that number is low! Even when we think we are not communicating, we may still be sending important messages. For example, lack of communicating may be...
I’m often asked which project management approach is best agile or predictive? My standard answer is: “you’re asking the wrong question.” The correct question is “which project management approach should I use for my project, agile or predictive. Both approaches have...
What approach should you use to manage your project? To answer this question most of us will go right to the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)®. But the PMBOK® is now a guide to delivering value and much less of process guide/framework....
It is often said that a good project manager spends 70 to 90 percent of their time communicating. I would argue that number is low! Even when we think we are not communicating, we may still be sending important messages. For example, lack of communicating may be...
Everyone comes to formal business/adult education with their own objective. Some folks are seeking formal certifications to enhance their careers and better position them for future opportunities. Others simply need continuing education credits to maintain their...