Feb 5, 2020The Iowa Caucus Dumpster Fire: A Cautionary Tale for Project TeamsThe Democratic Caucus — there’s an app for that! As I type this, the nation is continuing to wait for the results of the Democratic Iowa Caucus due to an absolutely abysmal failure of an app designed to tally votes. Now I’m the first to admit that I don’t know…Caucus4 min readCaucus4 min read
Nov 8, 2018Decision Making Skills for Project Managers and TeamsSolid project leadership often comes down to better decision making. Decision making is both a skill and an art, and while it comes naturally to some project managers, it can also be learned through experience and practice. …Decision Making4 min readDecision Making4 min read
May 6, 2018Controlling the Chaos: A 3 Day Plan for Project ManagersHave you ever watched one of those performers who spins plates for a living? First one plate is set spinning atop a tall thin pole. Then a second plate and pole are put in motion, and then a third and so on. …Project Management5 min readProject Management5 min read
May 3, 2018The Project Management Move that Doubled My Team’s EfficiencyIt was the same story, time and time again. I would ask my team members, “What happened? Why didn’t this get done on time?” The answers came flying back: I had to answer 12 emails just this hour. I spent three hours on the phone yesterday with the client. I…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Apr 24, 20185 Traits of Great Project ManagersAs the lead, the project manager is in charge of strategically planning the goals and steps that are necessary to completing a project on-time and under-budget — without compromising the quality and integrity of the end result. The project manager is the person that people will turn to for direction…Project Management4 min readProject Management4 min read