7 decision making tips for new managers
Congratulations on landing a new managerial role. Although your skills as an individual helped you land this job, your effectiveness as a decision-maker is what will...
7 Reasons You Should Pursue a Project Management Career...
A project management career is not for everyone. It takes a person with many key characteristics. Are you a strong communicator? Do you have solid decision-making...
Three powerful time management techniques and how to...
We often find ourselves working beyond regular hours, and in most cases, it’s because we fail to get the most out of our time. Read this article, to learn the best...
10 causes of project setbacks and strategies to ensure...
Like a house built on sand, a project without proper foundations crumbles under pressure. Project setbacks occur in organizations of all sizes, with the majority of...
How to create a content strategy (with a realistic...
Over the past few years, I’ve grown my blog from a small side project into a profitable website that now generate millions of readers and well into the six-figures of...
4 proven ways to increase your focus at work
While the popular headline that our attention spans are now smaller than that of a goldfish is incorrect, focusing in today’s information-saturated world is...
How to become a visionary leader (even if you’re...
What do today’s brightest business leaders have in common? In short, they’re always looking forward. Enter the era of visionary leadership, where managers rely on...
What is Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? And How to...
WBS is a system of organization for project management. Read all about it!
Time blocking: how to master your schedule & stay...
Feel like your workday is a constant battle against the clock, with endless tasks and too few hours? You’re not alone. Many professionals struggle to manage...
A guide to defining project success criteria
When planning a project, your top concern is delivering successful results that satisfy your stakeholders. Back in the day, you could achieve this by producing a product...
How to write an effective project scope document...
Ever felt a project spiraling out of control, with shifting goals and endless additions? You’re not alone. Many projects stumble or fail due to a lack of clarity...
A step-by-step guide to stakeholder analysis
Stakeholder analysis helps you better understand and manage everyone involved in a project — from the CFO approving your budget to the buyer making final purchases. By...
The project management life cycle explained
Without establishing a clear project life cycle, you could experience ‘scope creep.' Here's how to run your PM life cycle.
How to write a winning letter of recommendation
When someone is applying for grad school or a new job, a letter of recommendation can be more powerful than a great cover letter or a perfect resume. Recruiters and...
How to work smarter and avoid burnout
“Burnout,” a buzzword that’s been around the modern workplace for some time, is now a legitimate medical diagnosis, according to the World Health...
The black hole image: a true testament to teamwork
If you haven’t already heard, we earthlings have finally managed to digitally capture what was once believed to be impossible – a picture of a black hole 55 million...
20 marketing & design pros who can help you boost...
Maximizing and quickening production from talented yet independent teams are among the top challenges for today’s marketing and design leaders. In these...
6 reasons why distributed teams are the future of work
“If you’re not familiar with the idea of ‘distributed teams’ – or virtual teams – yet, you will be soon,” says Michael Hershfield bluntly. The vice...
5 best practices for silent meetings
If you’re tired of sitting in meetings that end up lasting hours and getting nowhere, it might be time to consider holding silent meetings. Silent meetings might...
Agile planning: a step-by-step guide
Overwhelmingly, the world is going agile. Companies that adopt Agile methodologies see a range of benefits, from higher rates of customer satisfaction, stronger employee...