The Neal Whitten Group http://nealwhittengroup.com No-Nonsense Leadership and Project Management Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:56:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Home Is Where the Work Is http://nealwhittengroup.com/2011/10/home-is-where-the-heart-is/ http://nealwhittengroup.com/2011/10/home-is-where-the-heart-is/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:34:50 +0000 NWhitten http://nealwhittengroup.com/?p=655 PM Network, October 2011

Project teams can make telecommuting work—as long as there’s flexibility when the business requires it.

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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.

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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.

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Done right, escalations are nothing to be afraid of. This article offers guidelines to follow when an escalation is necessary.

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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.

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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.

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Virtual teams are commonplace today. Here are some actions to take that are especially important when working with remote team members.

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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.

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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.

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]]> http://nealwhittengroup.com/2009/10/7-ways-to-stay-on-top/feed/ 0 Three Snaps of the Fingers http://nealwhittengroup.com/2009/07/three-snaps-of-the-fingers/ http://nealwhittengroup.com/2009/07/three-snaps-of-the-fingers/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:26 +0000 admin http://nealwhittengroup.com/?p=410 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? Read Article (PDF Download)]]> 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?

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