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The Creative Process for Managing Projects
6 surprising similarities between project management and art
June 14, 2018 | Insights | Helen S. CookeSometimes people assume a project manager is simply an administrator who tracks the progress of a project team’s work against an established schedule. But that’s the role of a schedule administrator, not a project manager. Project management is actually, in …
May 28, 2018 | Knowledge | Dr. David Hillson
A Little Project Risk is a Good Thing
risk shouldn't be feared if it's managed properly
The novice project manager might be worried to learn that her project contains risk. Surely risk is “A Bad Thing,” and it would be better if her project had none? But her more experienced colleague would explain that there are …
May 17, 2018 | Insights | Denise Gifford
The Future of Work: Freelancers Need Specialized Skills
specialization paired with brand identity will help you compete
If you had just a few minutes to convince a potential customer that you’re the perfect person for their freelance opportunity, what would you say? Which skills make you unique? Do you know your own value, and can you express …
May 3, 2018 | Knowledge | Denise Gifford
21 Questions: Understanding Project Stakeholder Expectations
Asking your stakeholders the right questions is central to successful project management
Understanding the expectations of project stakeholders is absolutely critical to successful stakeholder management. Do you know what your stakeholders expect? If not, your project may already be heading down the wrong path. In order to pinpoint stakeholder expectations, it’s important …
April 4, 2018 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke
Civility in the Workplace is Still Important
In the smartphone era, civility is a vital skill to model and learn
Trend-watching is a good way to spot issues that your organization may be facing in the future. A popular topic lately is the erosion of civility, and the accompanying uptick in rudeness, in our society today. New research about the …