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 …

September 17, 2022 | 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 …

August 30, 2022 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke

As the Economy Changes, Project Management Is Still In Demand

economic transformations hit different industries in different ways

Forty years ago, John Naisbitt, author of “Megatrends” (1982), predicted not only the shift of America’s industrial economy to less developed nations around the globe, but also the significantly reduced role of management in the U.S. workforce. Our economy moved …

July 23, 2022 | 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 …