How do you plan for something you can’t predict? Strategist Lance Mortlock demonstrates how scenariolanning can help identify risks and expose vulnerabilities. Listen in for practical steps so that projectmanagers can be better prepared by strategically incorporating scenario planning into project planning. Table of Contents 02:04 … Writing the Book: Disaster Proof03:41 … What is […]

Modern management theory is built on the premise of trust.  If management creates a values-based culture, employees will make the “right” decisions.   Douglas McGregor described Theory X (not trusting) and Y (trusting) managers.   The 1950s were an inflection point where the nature of work and management practices began to shift.  In the era of industrialization […]

The construction industry is evolving in terms of women-led teams. Listen in for advice to women entering the industry. Jody Staruck worked on the YWCA Central Massachusetts $24 million renovation project. She talks about the requirements, scope and stakeholders of this project and the unique story behind their petition to win the bid for this […]

Kory Kogon talks about the science behind extraordinary productivity. Hear how to get the right things done, both personally and professionally, and with quality.  Kory highlights three productivity challenges: decision management, attention management, and energy management, and she describes the 5 choices to implement to master these challenges. Table of Contents 00:25 … Meet Kory02:52 […]

It happens to the best of us. You have a firm grip on the reins of a project at the beginning, and at some point, it just starts to slip out of your control and you are facing project failure. The budget might begin to inflate beyond expectations, delivery dates slip, or one department falls […]

As a project manager, you may find yourself at the reins of many different projects. Different industries require different protocols, and different customers will have different demands. So, how do you pick the right project management methods or tool for the job?  Luckily for you, there have been many Project Managers before you who have […]

Agile describes a family of methods that may be used to manage a project. The fact is this: there are many ways to manage a project. You may use predictive methods, choose adaptive methods, or create a hybrid combination that works best for you. The project you’re working on will help you determine which method […]

Even if you’re brand new to the world of Project Management, you’ve more than likely heard of a project charter. But what exactly is it?  Think of the project charter as the official birth certificate of the project! A signed charter signifies the beginning of a new initiative, and that’s important. In the role of […]

The virtues of high-performing teams are well documented.  They are 50% more productive.  They are more creative, and members are 76% more likely to be engaged.  Gallup studies of organizational performance find that companies with highly engaged employees are twice as likely to be successful.  Specific performance metrics include: 17% increase in productivity, 10% increase […]

Preparing yourself to take the PMP exam? We’re so excited for you!  Whether it’s your first attempt or not, it’s extremely critical to choose your study materials wisely. There are a ton of options out there, but of course, you only want the best of the best!  The PMP exam is 180 questions and just […]