May 22, 2019 | Knowledge | Denise Gifford

Business Negotiations and the Element of Surprise

6 tips for successfully managing surprise in a negotiation

Like it or not, we are all negotiating, all the time—and at some level, all negotiations involve an assessment of the balance of power: how much do I want what the other party has to offer, and how much do …

April 25, 2019 | Interviews

Diane Mulcahy on the Gig Economy

An interview with author Diane Mulcahy, preeminent thought leader on the gig economy

All around us, we see that the world of work has fundamentally changed—there are more freelancers, more part-time workers, and more contractors, all while the security of traditional salaried employment has diminished. The realities of this new economy are far-reaching …

April 5, 2019 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke

Project Managers Can Leverage the Power of Artificial Intelligence

The future of work is about integrating technology—not being replaced by it

These days, there are many dire predictions about artificial intelligence replacing human workers. News specials and magazine articles speculate that no occupation is immune, or claim that whole fields of work, such as teaching or project management, might be replaced …

February 20, 2019 | Insights | Dr. David Hillson

Top Ten Risk Myths

Since the dawn of time, mankind has used myths to make sense of the uncertainty that surrounds us. More recently, in the world of business and projects, risk management has performed the same role. Unfortunately, myths have also grown up …

January 23, 2019 | Knowledge | Denise Gifford

20 Questions Consultants Should Ask Their Clients

These questions will clarify your client’s perspective, current situation, and future vision

As a consultant, one of your key objectives is to fully understand your client’s situation so that you can offer advice, solutions, and support as needed. This means taking the time to not only understand your client’s current reality, but …