21st century projects – 3 Techniques to Master
Do you work on a project team? Does your project depend on other projects or teams? Are you challenged by an ever changing priorities? Like many who work in IT, I have shifted from a waterfall project methodology to an […]
Modern Project Management – Three Ways To Adapt
Have you noticed a shift in how projects are managed? I remember a time when the project manager was the director of scope, schedule, budget, and personnel on the project. The PM was the commander and chief for all things […]
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I’m working on additional articles about creativity and organizational effectiveness. Stay tuned!
Feeling Stuck at Work? 3 Ways to Overcome
Are you at risk to spend yet another day at work feeling stuck? Are you overcome with feelings of a dull and monotonous workday? Most of us can relate to feeling a little lackluster in the workplace from time to […]
Seven Strategies for Coping with Difficult Work Situations
Have you ever said to yourself at work, “This doesn’t make sense.”? One summer while in college I worked at a hardware/homecenter store. There was a drought and business in the lawn and garden was severely affected. No one was […]
Find Money: Four Easy Ways
The best financial advice I received when I started my first job was, “It’s not how much you make; it’s how much you spend. “ One of the best ways I’ve found to save money is to control my monthly […]
Hi-Def or Low-Def: How to answer questions at work
Answering questions is one of the keys to being successful at work. What most people don’t realize is that it is the amount of information to use that is important. You need to use the appropriate level of detail with whom you […]
The Power of Paper
One thing that I have found powerful is keeping a journal. Yes, I know that paper is old-fashioned, but I enjoy putting the pen to paper and letting my mind go. You can keep an online journal if you prefer. […]
Know Yourself: Four Ways to Have More Fun
How do you recharge your batteries after a tough day? Understanding your basic needs of how you recover from a tough day helps you handle the next tough day. An easy place to start is to figure out if you […]