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Have You Tried Coaching?

It May Help Get That Project Manager Back on Track…

A client called me just after the holidays and said she was concerned about one of her project managers. He was fantastic at his job but she was getting increasing complaints that he was difficult to work with. I ask her in what way he […]

Want To Be Valued as a Project Manager?

Learn How to Communicate with the Executives

So many project managers tell me they aren’t valued even with all the good work they do – meeting project deadlines, staying within budget, taking on the seemingly “impossible” projects and keeping a smile on their faces through it all. I say…of course not! That’s all expected of […]

Hey! Are you doing risk management planning?

The answer better be YES!

"Please let this project go through without any issues!"

A new client told me the other day they don’t bother with risk management plans. “What’s the point,” he said, “It takes too much time and it’s always rush, rush, rush around here.” My response, “You have a problem, starting […]

The Value of Project Management Training and Coaching

Beyond Technical Skills Training…

Too often the training project managers receive is focused on technical skills – cost management, quality management, risk management – specifically the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). Yes, you need that knowledge to do your job (and to pass the certification exams.) But you need more – you need […]

Thank Your Project Team After a Job Well Done!

And let others know about their good work

It’s important that you, as the project manager, take the time to thank your project team at the end of the project – before everyone goes scurrying off to work on the next project! Whether the project was an easy one (as if they ever are!) […]