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7 Reasons to Start a Business During a Recession
the worst of times might actually be the smartest time to launch your company
July 31, 2022 | Insights | Denise GiffordStarting a business during a recession may not seem like a great idea, but in fact it just might be the best time to launch your new venture. Companies such as Airbnb, Uber, and Venmo started during the recession that …
June 25, 2022 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke
How Project Managers Assess Project Value
understanding value is one of the most important parts of the job
One key aspect of project management is assessing the value of a project—but unfortunately, value assessment doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. As project managers, we all know it to be true: the definition of project success belongs in …
May 31, 2022 | Knowledge | Denise Gifford
Moving Beyond Stalemate in Your Business Negotiations
these 7 tricks might convert your stalemate into a renewed relationship
If you’ve ever played chess, you know that sometimes you and your partner reach a “stalemate.” A stalemate is a position in which no action can be taken. You’ve likely experienced negotiating situations in life where there has been a …
April 14, 2022 | Knowledge | Helen S. Cooke
Five Strategies for Successful Stakeholder Management
How to manage complex projects while keeping stakeholders happy
Anyone who works in project management knows that a lot of planning goes into preparing a project team to do its work, before the project itself even begins. Deliverables are spelled out; estimates are made regarding how long the project …
March 28, 2022 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke
Projects Need Strong Leadership and Executive Support & Need to Build That from Day One
projects often focus on the end goal, but a strong beginning is just as important
Why do organizations create a project? Projects are created when important objectives cannot be easily obtained by doing “business as usual,” and when getting results is important to organizational success. Whether the project is created by an executive or an …