Dealing with Being a Vegetarian During Business Lunches, Conferences, and Meetings
Being a vegetarian has many benefits. Not all of them come immediately to mind when a conference offers next to nothing for you to eat during a …
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Holiday Etiquette for the Project Manager
The holiday season brings cooler weather, decorations adoring your commute and a cesspool of decisions regarding how certain aspects of the holiday …
Continue ReadingThe Sandwich Technique: Valuable Feedback Method for Constructive Criticism
The sandwich technique is widely used for managers who favor a more gentle approach. It’s said that someone always wants to kill the messenger. …
Continue ReadingTrends in Human Resource Management - How Will New Trends Affect Managing Projects?
The trends in human resource management are changing. Some trends are new and due to the economy, while others are emerging due to new rules, new …
Continue ReadingMethods for Not Firing an Employee or Project Team Member
One of the hardest parts about working in management is having to fire an employee. It’s especially heartbreaking if you suspect the person …
Continue ReadingDeveloping Successful Teams: 6 Habits of Highly Effective Teams
Many define successful teams according to specific leadership styles, member skill sets, task definition, and complementary traits. In the book Six …
Continue ReadingManaging Multiple Projects Without Losing Your Sanity
A great project manager is a skilled multi-tasker. However, when it comes to multiple projects that all require your attention, staying focused can be …
Continue ReadingPersonality Types Found in Project Management: What Type Are You?
Project managers all have distinct and varied personalities. However, there are certain patterns in the personalities of people who are drawn to this …
Continue ReadingCoordinating Communication With Both Remote and In-House Project Teams
Are you the project manager on a project involving both in-house and remote team members? Remote project management can be challenging. This article …
Continue ReadingThree Suggestions For Effective Delegation in Project Management
Effective delegation is an integral part of effective project management. Knowing how to choose the best team member for each task is a vital …
Continue ReadingImportance of Establishing Clear Goals to Motivate Your Project Team
No matter how big or small the project you are working on, it’s important to establish clear goals and expectations for all parties involved. …
Continue ReadingTips for Maintaining Your Credibility as a Project Manager
How much flexibility should a project manager permit? That depends on the credibility he or she holds with both the project team and the stakeholders. …
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