How to Exit an Engagement with Grace At times, it can be difficult to see an engagement come to an end. Perhaps you enjoyed working with your client, had built relationships and effective partnerships, or even felt that the work [...]
Avoiding Awkward Client Conversations as a Consultant No one likes to have their value questioned. That goes for both personal and professional value. Unfortunately, as a contractor, there will be times when your clients start to wonder, “are they really [...]
What New Contractors Need To Know Whether you’re thinking of bringing on a sub-contractor who is new to contracting or you’re new to contracting yourself, there are some important mindset shifts you need to be aware of: Style of Work [...]
The Cascading Effects of Hiring a Project Manager When companies consider hiring a project manager, they may consider the ROI for the project itself. But what most people overlook is the longer-term effects of working with outside leadership. 3 Benefits [...]
3 Revealing Signs You Need Help Leading Your Projects If I ask how are your projects going, you might tell me “fine.” But are they? Often, I step [...]
How A Fresh Approach To Project Management Can Drive Success When an organization suffers from stalled or failed projects, I call this projectdefunctitis. Symptoms of this common disease [...]
5 Steps To Launch Your Next Plan Are you ready to launch your next plan? You’ve got a timeline and budget. You have the key players on board. [...]
Do Your Projects Have A Pulse? As a project executive, how many times have you walked away from a key milestone meeting feeling like your organization’s biggest project [...]
The Magic Of Leading With Emotional Intelligence What exactly is emotional intelligence? The 5 Pillars of Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence Measurably Improves Returns Emotions Are Contagious How to [...]
Employee motivation is slumping (and derailing your project): Tell-tale sign #3 you need independent leadership 1. Focus Less on Conflict Resolution and More on Opening Minds 2. Lead With Steady Force [...]