PM Network, October 2011
Project teams can make telecommuting work—as long as there’s flexibility when the business requires it.
First Steps
PM Network, July 2011
Less-experienced project managers sometimes struggle with how to be an effective leader. Here’s a starter list to get you up to speed quickly and avoid some common pitfalls. Seasoned project managers may also want to review the list as a refresher.
No Excuses
PM Network, March 2011
Most people believe that great success is for others but not for them—and that thinking holds them back. This article plants a thought that just might change the rest of your life.
Take It to the Top
PM Network, January 2011
Done right, escalations are nothing to be afraid of. This article offers guidelines to follow when an escalation is necessary.
Words of Wisdom
PM Network, October 2010
The leadership you demonstrate each and every day shapes your career, but many of us need a little reminder from time to time. Here are 12 quotes that may help you through your day, your project or your profession.
Truth or Consequences
PM Network, July 2010
Make sure that each day begins with an empowered mindset. Check your readiness to satisfactorily take on each day’s adventures with the following T/F statements.
Far-Sighted
PM Network, April 2010
Virtual teams are commonplace today. Here are some actions to take that are especially important when working with remote team members.
Reality Check
PM Network, January 2010
As disheartening as it might be to admit, weak leadership is far more pervasive than strong leadership. This article examines some common myths about what it takes to be an effective leader.
7 Ways to Stay on Top
PM Network, October 2009
Innovation is essential for any organization to remain competitive. Here are seven ways project managers can advance innovation within their organizations, with only minimal involvement from management.
Three Snaps of the Fingers
PM Network, July 2009
Here’s the real reason why projects fail. For me, it comes down to how quickly you can answer one question: What are your project’s top three problems …and are you working them with the appropriate sense of urgency?
Fringe Benefits
PM Network, April 2009
There are plenty of reasons to love being a leader. Here are 10 of them.
Nothing Personal
PM Network, January 2009
The most successful leaders don’t make things personal or take things personally. Instead, they know it’s just business and behave accordingly. This article addresses the importance of keeping a business focus about you.
Get Over It
PM Network, November 2008
Everyone makes mistakes—especially those striving to move their teams, organizations and careers forward. The most effective leaders learn to move on. This article reveals four primary actions necessary to deal with a mistake.
Leaders Are Teachers, Too
PM Network, August 2008
There is no better method for a person to learn and perfect a craft than by having a mentor guide them along the way. This article encourages you to add mentoring to your toolbox of skills. Listed are some of the more noteworthy benefits in becoming a mentor.
It’s About Time
PM Network, May 2008
The subject of working overtime is a common, and often emotional, topic. Here are some thoughts that can serve as a baseline for consideration and discussion of this important topic in your organization.
Process Paralysis
PM Network, February 2008
Project management methodologies can be an emotional topic among project stakeholders. Here are some common causes of process paralysis—and ways to fix them.
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.”
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.
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.
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.