When it comes to improving our productivity, most people focus on finding more time. But in reality, it’s not a lack of time that’s our problem — it’s our lack of energy. While we all have the same 24 hours in a day, how we use those hours is...
There’s a famous saying (backed up by an even more famous Gallup survey) that states, people don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses. Yet, while some bad managers are beyond redemption (i.e.,, the types who shamelessly belittle, overwork...
Making decisions is hard work. When you combine conflicting stakeholder opinions, complex data sets, and tight deadlines, it’s no surprise that 85% of us suffer from decision-making distress. Analysis paralysis restricts our ability to make effective...
In an ideal world, everyone would be able to do great work, get rewarded fairly, and have a realistic workload. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality most of us live in. With the harsh economic conditions of the past few years, companies have...
While “creativity” is often treated as some ethereal quality that materializes when you least expect it, the truth is that creativity cannot exist without order, structure, and planning. Unfortunately, there’s almost always a push and pull between...
Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and coordinating changes. But because no two changes are the same, there’s no single right way to deliver a project. Instead, there are various methodologies, tools, and techniques to...
Whether you’re a smaller team, early-stage startup, or even an established enterprise, the success of your business depends on making constant changes to adapt to your customer’s needs. But making these changes without a proper project management...
Managers who build trust, provide mentorship, and inspire those around them drive a 70% increase in their team’s productivity and engagement. But unfortunately, it’s an upside many managers miss out on. In reality: Nearly half of all employees
Project managers are born communicators. According to some estimates, PMs spend 90% of their time communicating with team members, sponsors, and stakeholders. An executive summary is your secret weapon when it comes to project communication....
Time is one of the resources no one seems to ever have enough of — which is why it’s so surprising that a recent study found that only 18% of people use a time management technique to stay on track. Even worse, the same study found that 25% of...