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An Interview with ChatGPT on Asking the Right Questions

ChatGPT gives wrong answers—for tips on preventing this, we turned to the source

February 24, 2023 | Insights | Denise Gifford

The advances in artificial intelligence as demonstrated by OpenAI’s new ChatGPT chatbot are truly amazing. It suddenly seems like anyone can get answers about any topic, or can use the chatbot to write essays, compose poems, solicit advice, and create …

January 26, 2023 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke

‘Managing By Projects’ is Different From Project Management, And Here’s Why

Some organizations use a methodology called “managing by projects,” but it’s not traditional Project Management  

As organizations scramble to adapt to rapid changes in the contemporary work environment – including increased automation – there is a new focus on improving work methods and getting results by whatever means necessary. In the realm of project management, …

December 30, 2022 | Knowledge | Denise Gifford

Building Effective Client-Consultant Relationships

these 14 questions will help you assess the strength of the relationship

Developing a partnership with your client—one built on mutual trust and understanding—is essential for establishing a long-term working relationship. If you aren’t trusted, your advice won’t be trusted. If you don’t understand the client as a person, you won’t know …

November 30, 2022 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke

In a Crisis, Project Managers Are Needed

infamous tragedies remind us that the type of management matters

There has always been a distinction between two ways of managing. The first type, operations management, requires managers to be directive and hierarchical to standardize routine organizational functions. The second, project management, requires managers to be more flexible, process-oriented, and …

October 20, 2022 | Knowledge | Denise Gifford

For Starting a New Business, Try These 5 Brainstorming Strategies

new business ideas can be hard to come by, but these strategies are a good place start   

For many, starting their own business seems like a wonderful dream, but it may also feel unattainable. Becoming your own boss, determining your own future, and having more freedom are some of the many attractions. In fact, most people have …