5 Types of project stakeholder (and how to manage them)
Learn more about the different project stakeholder types and how you can manage your relationships with them like a pro.
Stakeholders
Learn how to engage people on projects and manage stakeholder relationships at work. Get things done, even when your colleagues have different priorities!
5 Scenarios where you should escalate a project issue
How should you decide that issue escalation is necessary on your projects? Check out the 5 scenarios when it is necessary.
6 Must-know tips for presenting to senior executives
Presentations of project information to your peers and the people in the C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, the Board) can be very different. Leigh Espy shares tips for presenting to senior executives.
20 Ways to celebrate success at work
20 easy ways to thank your team for a job well done. From meals out to activities that create shared experiences to bond your team together, there are lots of ideas here to celebrate success at work.
10 Secrets To Being a Good Sponsor
What makes a good sponsor? Read these 10 tips for being a good project sponsor and what they mean on projects today.
The unbreakable bond: How outstanding service = brand loyalty
One irrefutable reality stands out in the fast-paced world of business, where competition is tough and consumer expectations continue to evolve: outstanding service is the cornerstone that holds the customer/brand connection together. It’s true: what you know to be the case from your own interactions with brands is borne out by research. And unsurprisingly, excellent…
4 Ways to give feedback to colleagues with examples
How often do you give positive praise or other feedback to your team? Probably every day, even if you don’t realize it. In this article, I’m looking at 4 different styles for giving feedback to a colleague as a manager. My style for giving feedback is one of positive praise. I say things like, “Great…
The Leadership Attitude
There has been a notable shift in recent years to talking about project leadership, as distinct from project management. Management, as the saying goes, is about doing things right, and leadership is about doing the right things. In reality, both leadership and management are often done by the same person – the project manager. But…
3 Ways to Practice Your Leadership Skills
Learn 3 solid ways to practise your leadership skills. Leadership is something that can be honed and developed – you just need to keep trying! Here are some practical ways that you can boost your leadership skills and get better at leading your team.
Winning stakeholder support when time and energy are limited
Learn the process for winning stakeholder support with a simple model in this guest post by Jo Ann Sweeney.
Why do stakeholders contribute?
Why do stakeholders take part in projects? You might think that’s an obvious question. After all, your project sponsor is probably the one who wanted this project to happen in the first place, and he or she has a vested interest in making it a success. But aside from the sponsor, all those other stakeholders…
4 ways to proactively manage stakeholders
Instead of taking a wait and see approach, use these 4 methods to proactively manage stakeholders on your projects.