Consciousness is a blessing and a curse. Thinking has led to great innovation but has also brought people into disastrous conflict. While the thought is neither intrinsically good or bad, it can be used for positive or negative ends. Whatever…
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We’ve all let email take over our lives at one point or another. It either becomes a distraction that makes us feel productive (when we really aren’t moving the needle on projects), or it makes us feel overwhelmed and wish…
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As we move towards the year’s end, before we look forward, let’s take a look back at some of the best blog posts from ProjectManager.com and from around the web. We’re going to comb through all that content by subject. First,…
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Digital tools and processes are essential for modern, successful businesses. Traditional businesses may have been slow to adopt digital technology, but in its defense, no one predicted how fast and comprehensive the digital revolution would be when home computers and…
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I think “creativity” is a little too associated with the free-spirit, artist types. Some of us enjoy manipulating a spreadsheet more than painting a canvas, but that doesn’t make us any less creative. Knowledge workers are highly creative. We’re tasked…
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If you feel overworked and under-productive, you’re not alone. The modern workplace moves at lightning speed in a million different directions. It’s well-documented in the ongoing discussion of work productivity that we are working more hours than ever, and at…
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Getting organized at the office feels like a waste of valuable time to some. Why set the stage when you can just start acting? But the truth is, if the stage isn’t set properly with effective office organization techniques and…
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Accountability in the workplace once felt disciplinary, but Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows that accountability in project management is now about setting teams up for success. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review – 5 Ways to…
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Everything you do in your life influences your performance at work. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you which work habits can propel you to success. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review – 7 Work Habits You…
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A strong work ethic has been lauded through the ages. Who doesn’t want to be perceived as someone who carries their load and contributes in a meaningful way? However, when your strong work ethic turns into an obsession, you are…
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Team bonding… really? Isn’t that just a waste of time? You can hear your team cry, “Just let us get to work!” Hey, don’t shout. We hear you, but team bonding games can be entertaining, promote collaboration and even improve…
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Does multitasking work? It matters who you ask. The ability to multitask has been championed as a way to maneuver through your busy day so you don’t fall behind on your tasks. Still, others demonize multitasking as the very the…
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Stress is part of life, but stress management is a skill everyone can learn. Leadership coach Susanne Madsen demonstrates how. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review – How to Manage Stress: Susanne began with the counter-intuitive…
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