20 Books on Communication in the Workplace
Here are my suggestions of the best books on communication in the workplace.
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How What You Say Affects You At Work
The phrases you use affect how people see you at work and how likely you are to achieve your goals. Learn the 8 phrases to use to build a great sense of team morale and inspire the people you work with.
Why do projects fail? (Includes examples!)
It’s easy to find examples of high-profile projects that fail. The ones that hit the papers are often public sector projects because their audits and budgets are more open to scrutiny. Here are some high-profile failed projects: Following an internal review, Multiplex, the Australian development company responsible for the reconstruction of the Wembley Stadium, became…
How to Manage Multiple Projects Webinar
Check out this free webinar on how to manage multiple projects. Learn tips and strategies for all project managers to make progress on your projects.
5 Tips for Returning To Work After Maternity Leave
Learn how to manage your transition back to the workplace after maternity leave with these 5 tips for making your return to work easier.
How to do Rolling Wave Planning
Rolling wave planning, also known as progressive elaboration, is an iterative planning technique to use when it’s difficult (or pointless) to schedule too far ahead. The APM Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control Guide (2015) defines rolling wave planning as ‘the planning density that is achieved at different moments in time. Primarily more detailed planning in…
How I learned to manage multiple projects and still leave the office on time
Watch my free webinar training on the 3 critical skills you need to manage multiple projects. Learn the skills you really need to juggle all your work! “There’s another project I’m just waiting to hear about,” said my sponsor. I silently groaned. I was already managing a couple of projects and while I probably could…
Are You Ready For The Social Tech Revolution?
Learn why it’s not important to learn the latest hot social media tools that new entrants are using in their personal lives, but to understand that when these people start working in project teams, they will not only be comfortable with social media tools – they will expect and demand that those tools are used. A great guest contribution about the power of social technologies!
Why I’ve Lost My Way As A Project Manager
In this very personal post I explain how I’ve lost my way as a project manager, what I’m doing about it and what is going to change.
The Frog Project: Saving wildlife one bucket at a time
In 2012, Helen Mason stood outside her home and looked at the road. Every day there were more frogs and toads that hadn’t made it to the other side. The increasing numbers of dead amphibians made her feel that the local population of frogs and toads needed a helping hand to cross the road. So…
The 7-S Framework: Project Management Remix
Learn more about the 7-S framework and how it can help your projects stay aligned with your organization’s goals.
3 Myths About Managing Multiple Projects That Are Blocking Your Promotion
Watch my free webinar training on the 3 critical skills you need to manage multiple projects. Learn the skills you really need to juggle all your work! Managers promote people who are a safe pair of hands, who know how to get the job done and can work efficiently at all levels of the organization….