Death by Cubicle: Is project management still too obsessed with old economy ideas?

Death by Cubicle: Is project management still too obsessed with old economy ideas?

It was with some vindication during my regular reading “The Economist”, when I happened on an article in the August 8th article by Buttonwood titled,…

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The crafty PM: Are you a disposable worker or independent artisan?

The crafty PM: Are you a disposable worker or independent artisan?

I posted in a previous article that there was a study which seemed to indicate that 50% or more of us who work for a…

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Seems IT jobs are still hot!

Seems IT jobs are still hot!

I no longer work directly in IT, but it seems despite the global economic downturn and commoditization of many IT functions, there’s still a red…

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Webinar: The Accidental Project Manager on Sept 4, 2014 @ 8 AM PST

Webinar: The Accidental Project Manager on Sept 4, 2014 @ 8 AM PST

I will be giving a webinar for The IT Metrics and Productivity Institute (ITMPI) on how I became an “accidental project manager” which I think…

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What Does Not Kill My PM Career Only Makes it Stronger! - Speaking at PMICIE tonight

What Does Not Kill My PM Career Only Makes it Stronger! – Speaking at PMICIE tonight

I look forward to speaking at tonight’s PMICIE dinner meeting on a topic that is close to my heart!  Since who cares if you’re an…

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Whatsapp $19B deal implies "What Projects"?

Whatsapp $19B deal implies “What Projects”?

I think many of us are familiar with the recent $19B acquisition of Whatsapp by Facebook.  I do think it has much of the hallmarks…

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Escape from cubicle life: Career seminar for PMI-LA on April 5, 2014

Escape from cubicle life: Career seminar for PMI-LA on April 5, 2014

I’m excited to be facilitating a career seminar and workshop on what I feel is one of the most important topics of our times, which…

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The employment model in the US may be shattered beyond repair

The employment model in the US may be shattered beyond repair

This article from “The Economist” outlined some pretty troubling news.  It seems the employment model (full-time salaried employment with benefits) may be shattered beyond repair:…

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Manage well, deliver anywhere: Building a cross-industry and project-based career platform

Manage well, deliver anywhere: Building a cross-industry and project-based career platform

You will always be in the spotlight when you are managing a project really well and conversely, when you are managing it disastrously.  It is…

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