The Project Management Dilemma: The more a company needs it, the less they should be pursuing it

The Project Management Dilemma: The more a company needs it, the less they should be pursuing it

It is probably heresy to say such a thing (especially given that I’m a promoter of project management and provide services and training to help…

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When S.M.A.R.T. goals are actually dumb

When S.M.A.R.T. goals are actually dumb

One of the most well known acronyms in the business world is the S.M.A.R.T. acronym.  In the November, 1981 issue of Management Review (vol. 70,…

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Measurable Soft Skills: Don’t get all mushy over soft skills!

Measurable Soft Skills: Don’t get all mushy over soft skills!

I wrote about this topic before and it is quite fashionable these days for business leaders, industry pundits, executive coaches, management consultants and generally anyone…

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When schooling interferes with your education

When schooling interferes with your education

When the subject of educational institutions comes up, I have a tendency to get very passionate about it.  The reason for this is that I…

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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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PowerPoint Detox: Stop killing yourself and others with boring presentations!

PowerPoint Detox: Stop killing yourself and others with boring presentations!

As my experience and skills grow from my professional consulting, training and educational practices, I’ve been noticing that the effectiveness of my presentations are inversely…

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Is your personal productivity in the dumps, then use Agile!

Is your personal productivity in the dumps, then use Agile!

What’s the use of knowing all the fancy project management methods and techniques if you can’t apply them to your personal life?  This is a…

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