Theresa McFarlaneBrace for Impact: Economic Crisis Deepens as Layoffs SurgeThe recent economic indicators are painting a troubling picture of a potential recession. The July unemployment numbers, coupled with the…Aug 5Aug 5
Theresa McFarlaneThe Broken Ladder: How to Overcome Adversity When Your Boss is Sabotaging Your CareerMany organizations fall into a trap: prioritizing short-term gains at the expense of their most valuable asset — their employees. This…Jul 1Jul 1
Theresa McFarlaneBye-Bye Fake Jobs: LinkedIn Cracks Down on Scammers — Impact on Job Seekers & RecruitersThere is just so much to write about this week for the Very Agile PM. Whilst I would like to schedule out a lot of this content, some of…Jun 21Jun 21
Theresa McFarlaneStory Points: A Tool for Planning, Not PunishmentI want to talk about something really important….Story Points… Why? As Agile teams and professionals, we are expected to do more with less…Jun 20Jun 20
Theresa McFarlaneWeekend Project Management: Conquering the Kitchen with a Fruity Pebbles Cake ProjectBeing a parent of twins is an adventure, and sometimes, even baking a cake can feel like challenging. My girls have to write a weekend…Jun 2Jun 2
Theresa McFarlaneInternational PMO DayHappy International PMO Day! Today, we celebrate the amazing Project Management Offices (PMOs) around the world! These dedicated teams are…May 14May 14
Theresa McFarlaneAI-Powered Efficiency for Instant Service ManagementMy career journey began as a one-person IT department for a major market logistics provider’s New England offices, managing 2, AS400…May 11May 11
Theresa McFarlaneMay the Force Be With Your Mind: Psychological Safety at Work for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonthI wanted to share my Atlassian Watercooler article from this week with the masses. I would love to suggest signing up for a FREE Atlassian…May 10May 10
Theresa McFarlaneGlassdoor Privacy/Data Leak March 2024Glassdoor, once a go-to platform for employee reviews and company insights, is facing an exodus of disgruntled users. The website, acquired…Mar 24Mar 24