Make It Happen

PM Network, November 2007

The most effective leaders do not subscribe to destiny. You won’t hear them saying things like, “It was meant to be.” They know successful projects happen because you make them happen. This article identifies negative behavior as well as actions you can adopt to “make things happen.”

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On Your Best Behavior

PM Network, August 2007

We’re always searching for those attributes that make the difference between a good leader and a great one. Here’s a starter list of the behaviors and actions that set the leaders that you admire most apart from the pack.

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In Hindsight

PM Network, May 2007

There is no better way for an organization to consistently improve itself and become more competitive than to perform routine post-project reviews and to apply the lessons learned going forward. This article presents a 12-step process to help you and your organization improve its review process.

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Work It Out

PM Network, February 2007

Members of a project team or organization cannot be expected to perform according to a specific preferred set of expectations or culture unless that culture is well defined. This article introduces the tool of Performance Expectation (PX) workshops to help define these expectations so they can be discussed and addressed across an organization.

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