Playing the Organizational Game
As shown in my last blog, “The P.I.E. Theory of Success” (Performance (10%), Image (30%), and Exposure (60%)) are all required for you to get your next promotion. This follow-up article is focused primarily on how P.I.E. plays a part in the Organizational Game. Organizational Pyramid The Organizational Pyramid is broken into seven tiers. Each…
Read MoreTried and True Methods in Small Business Leadership
Entrepreneurs wear many hats and have countless responsibilities in order to keep their small businesses up and running. As such, making sure you have effective business practices in place can help ensure you spend more time running a successful operation and growing your customer business base and less time bogged down in operational issues. Evolving…
Read MoreGet Your Best Salary As A Project Manager
Show me the Money! Everything we do in life is a project, which makes the Project Manager profession a highly sought-after one. Since project management transcends industries, there are typically numerous open PM positions that people can pursue. The Project Management Institute® projects 22 million new project manager positions by the year 2027. The demand…
Read MoreTips for Starting a New Business When You Are Welcoming a Baby
It may seem daunting to start a home-based business with a baby on the way, but with sufficient planning and prioritization, you can achieve your goals. Balancing competing obligations is crucial to your success, but these tips from Arrowhead Consulting can make it happen. Set Realistic Expectations You have lofty goals for your new endeavor.…
Read MoreNonprofit Volunteering and Its Positive Impact on Your Team
The idea of volunteering has become a popular event of late in the corporate world. While some companies may consider it as a marketing boost, form of employee engagement, or filling a void, we at Arrowhead have it as one of the core values that makes us – Move Forward by Giving Back. We post…
Read MoreThe P.I.E. Theory of Success – Performance, Image, Exposure
You need more than great performance to get ahead! All through school we were told that the way to be successful was to work hard and keep your head down. According to Harvey J. Coleman, author of “Empowering Yourself, The Organizational Game Revealed”, that may not be enough to get that next promotion. It appears…
Read MoreIs Salary the Best Thing to Negotiate when Looking for a New Job?
Sure, salary is an important aspect of job negotiation. Everyone wants to make more money than their last job in order to support their families and grow financially. But is salary the MOST important item a person should consider when negotiating their next job? In my opinion, and through and my own experiences, money shouldn’t…
Read MoreLessons Learned from Cobra Kai
WARNING: Cobra Kai Spoilers Ahead Have you heard of the phrase “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer”? In a highly competitive market, this phrase could become very important for the growth and success of your company. The idea of keeping your enemies close means staying aware of both their strategies and their tactics…
Read MoreSanta: The Ultimate Scope Gold Plater?
Is Santa a Scope Gold Plater? There seems to be some discrepancy between achieving scope and being a scope gold plater – which is a major “no-no” per the PMBOK® and basic project management. This contention is normally seen when bounced against the service industry and Santa Claus and his yearly Christmas project. Domains v/s…
Read MoreArrowhead Consulting Thanksgiving Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving from Arrowhead Consulting! 2020 has presented us all with so many challenges that have significantly shaped our world. It has changed the landscape for what Thanksgiving festivities will be for many this year, but we can still take the time to reflect on things that we are thankful for. To that end, we…
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