Managing projects according to the latest trends
With agile methods all the rage, the role of the project leader is changing but remains as vital as ever ‘Agility’ is well and truly in...
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Michèle
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Project manager vs People manager: two identical jobs?
Let’s say you’re a great project manager. Does that automatically mean you’ll be a good people manager? Or vice versa? This question came...
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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Open communication channels – getting it right
How to discuss a problem effectively and only when needed
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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Functioning as a team
“Finding good players is easy. Getting them to play as a team is another story.” - Casey Stengel Teamwork is essential to project...
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Michèle
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Hang on in there!
As we embark on our personal or work projects, how about we first test our resilience? Resilience (figurative): moral strength; the...
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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Believe in it
How to avoid being slowed down by resistance to change. "She believed she could, so she did.” - R. S. Grey Successfully bringing a...
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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The Kanban method, or how to process one request at a time
Is your organisation sagging under a mountain of requests? Then the Kanban method may be just the thing for you! How do you react when...
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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“Yesterday is not ours to recover but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose.” - Lyndon B. Johnson
Instead of scrutinising the past, we should regularly identify avenues for improvement and apply them quickly. Those who study project...
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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Are your emails getting ignored? Time to try a different tactic…
Do you do your best to communicate according to the rules but get no reaction? Alex and Mara’s story may inspire you… Alex burst into...
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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Use emails, text messages and other message types sparingly!
How can you avoid deluging your co-workers with messages and use the right communication tool wisely? Mara has a few tips for you....
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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Are your people resisting your changes? That’s normal!
Hearing a lot of grumbling when you try to implement changes? Disappointed by the lack of recognition for your efforts? Don’t lose...
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Michèle
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Peer guidance – a practical tool for assimilating other people’s ideas
In theory, we all agree that two heads are better than one. Yet in practice, we sometimes struggle to take fully on board the suggestions...
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Michèle
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Does the project manager need to be an actual manager?
Yes, but what are they managing? Last week I ran a workshop on project management with the management team of a company. Together we...
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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You can’t make grass grow by pulling on it!
Your higher-ups are constantly asking your team for progress reports and it’s just slowing everybody down. What can you do ? See what...
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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You don’t believe in a project? Danger ahead!
Help! My boss confides me which does not interest me – or that I don’t even believe in! This is a serious issue. The success of a project...
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Michèle
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I say what I think and get it right in the face
You’re trying to be transparent about your opinions, and that keeps biting you back? Mara’s advice to nuance your communications might...
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Michèle Richard, PMP
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Having problems with a project? Transparency is the key!
When is the right time to announce that there might be hurdles ahead? As early as possible! The need for additional financing for...
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