How to Plan and Prioritize Effectively

Advice for Project Managers, Blog, Project Management, Time Management

French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” If you’re anything like me, you’re good at spotting which tasks will move the needle and which ones may not. But sometimes, our best-laid plans are overshadowed by challenges that...

How to manage your team’s holiday break

Blog, Work Life Balance

Every year, as we leave Halloween behind, employees start fantasizing about eggnog and gingerbread cookies. They dream of chilly mornings by the fire and perfectly sweet hot cocoa. You know what they don’t dream of? A frantic manager or client checking in on the...

Employee engagement tips for remote teams

Blog, Work Life Balance

Are you team WFH or do you prefer the structure of the traditional office? Regardless of personal preference, I’m sure you’ll appreciate that there are benefits to both alternatives. On one hand, you have increased flexibility, lower costs, and shorter commutes. On...

Getting sideswiped

Advice for Project Managers, Blog, Project Management

Have you ever diligently worked toward a change or something new for months and thought to yourself, ‘I am killing it’? You’ve tested, you’ve trained, and you’ve clearly communicated. Overall, you’ve checked all the boxes. Right before...

Dealing With Scope Creep in Project Management

Advice for Project Managers, Blog, Project Management

We’ve all been there. You’re creating a project’s deliverables, and the next thing you know, you’re three rounds deep in a revision cycle that doesn’t seem to end. If you can point to a similar instance, you’ve experienced scope creep. But what exactly is it, and how...