Pivot, pivot, pivot! — Ross Geller. The one with the cop (ep. 16, season 5). If you’ve ever done, well, anything in life, you know that things rarely go according to plan. Even the most seasoned PMs have faced unexpected issues during a project. What sets them apart...
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 it's time to release your...
In an ideal world, we’d wake up every day feeling energized and ready to conquer the day’s challenges. Our to-do list would consist of fulfilling, impactful tasks that hit organizational targets and allow us to grow as individuals. But in practice, the items on our...
"These are the people in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood ." -Bob and the Muppets. I grew up watching Sesame Street. I loved the segment that explained careers and the muppets, and usually Bob would sing a catchy song...
I like to think of projects as a living, breathing, and evolving process — not one set in stone. For some, this viewpoint is scary. It means that at any given point, you may find a key piece of information that transforms your project. But for others, this perspective...
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...
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...
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...
Communication is a critical skill to develop in the workforce. Any successful project manager will tell you that communicating effectively and efficiently is the key to minimizing mistakes and preventing missed deadlines or unmet expectations. Learning the best...