leadership
Mastering the Game: How Operational Excellence Fuels Business Success
Businesses are often bombarded with buzzwords that promise to unlock the secrets to unmatched productivity and profitability. Among these, “operational excellence” stands out—not just as a buzzword, but as a vital strategy that can propel businesses to new heights. But what does operational excellence really mean, and why is it so crucial for your business
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Going Bananas Over Process
For most of us, just hearing the word “process” is enough to induce flashes of soul-shriveling boredom. Visions of massive org charts, football field-sized Vizio diagrams, and Floop, the Banana Process Engineer (Disney’s first R-rated character) angrily slapping us with a giant binder of processes covered in 3 inches of dust. But listen – getting
The Dreaded Scope Creep Monster: A Survival Guide
So, there you are with your project – you start out with a clear, crisp, scrupulously-defined plan for what you’re going to deliver. Maybe you’ve got a precise scope document lined up, contracts signed, and requirements all lovingly hammered out. After doing a celebratory happy dance at kick-off, the inevitable happens – the requests start
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Beyond Deadlines – Metrics for Measuring Project Success
Like any good project manager, you live and die by the project plan. You meticulously map out every deliverable, milestone, and due date. You diligently track progress against that sacred timeline. But let’s be honest – just because you delivered that big website overhaul or new product launch on time doesn’t necessarily mean it was
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The Importance of Communication in Mergers & Acquisitions
It is no secret that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a big deal. They bring change, growth, and tons of opportunities. On the other hand, they can also be pretty daunting, especially when it comes to talking about them. With over two decades of corporate experience under my belt, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial communication
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Mission (Im)Possible: Aligning Your Projects with the Company Strategy
Admit it, business is crazy, it’s easy to get swept away by a whirlwind of projects. Everyone starts out so excited. “Best thing since sliced bread!” they claim. It will only cost this much and here are the ‘never-changing requirements’! Budgets creep, features grow, the market changes and before you know it, “Dammit Jim!” you’re
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The Uncomfortable Truth: Mastering the Art of Tough Talks in Leadership
I have a calendar with a different inspirational quote for each day. The one for today struck me and I figured I’d write a blog post about it. “A person’s success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.” -Timothy Ferris Let’s face it,
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Can an Introvert Be a Good Project Manager?
The image of a project manager often conjures up a charismatic leader, giving orders and commanding a room. That is not necessarily the true to life, but let’s just say that is the image you see. What if you’re an introvert, someone who thrives in quiet contemplation and finds social interaction draining? Does that automatically
A Magical Journey to Becoming a Project Manager Extraordinaire
Once upon a time, in a small town in the Midwest, there lived a little girl named Tee Tee. From a young age, Tee Tee possessed a unique set of skills that set her apart from her peers. She had a natural talent for organizing and prioritizing tasks, a keen eye for details that others often overlooked, and a charisma that made people instinctively follow her lead. Little did she know that these qualities would pave the way for an extraordinary adventure that would shape her future. Her destiny was set amidst the magical realm of project management.
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