July 19, 2018 | Insights | Denise Gifford

For Serial Entrepreneurs, Success is About Adaptability 

the key to repeated success is an openness to learn from mistakes  

Serial entrepreneurs repeatedly begin new companies and are willing to take on the risk of new ventures. They are often thought of as successful, but just because they have a history of startups, does that really improve their chance of …

June 28, 2018 | Knowledge | Denise Gifford

Six Strategies Successful Businesspeople Use to Solve Problems

Problem-solving is about embracing complexity and understanding the problem

In business, as in life in general, problems crop up everywhere. Those who know how to think about problems proactively have an advantage, and problem-solving is arguably one of the most important skills a businessperson can learn. That’s true no …

June 14, 2018 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke

The Creative Process for Managing Projects

6 surprising similarities between project management and art

Sometimes 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 …