Category: Advice
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Why Employees Don’t Stay and What You Can Do About It
It’s no secret: today’s workforce doesn’t stick around like it used to. Employees have learned they can often make more money by jumping to a new job every two to three years, rather than staying put. That reality has reshaped the labor market and left many organizations frustrated, constantly backfilling roles instead of building long-term…
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Why Strategic Plans Fail—and What Makes Them Succeed
Every year, countless organizations invest time, energy, and resources into building strategic plans. These sessions are often energizing—full of big ideas, future-focused conversations, and ambitious goals. But what happens after the retreat ends? Too often… not much. The Problem Isn’t the Plan. It’s What Comes After. Strategic plans rarely fail because they were poorly conceived.…
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On Becoming Feedback-Rich: The Role of Leadership in Building Constructive Communication in Organizations
In today’s dynamic business landscape, feedback plays a crucial role in fostering organizational growth and development. It provides valuable insights into an organization’s strengths and weaknesses, allowing leaders to identify areas for improvement and capitalize on opportunities. It promotes employee engagement and development by offering guidance and support for individual growth. And it encourages open communication and collaboration, leading to enhanced team…
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Strategic Project Management in Government – White Paper
Navigating Complexity for Public Sector Success Executive Summary: In the dynamic and complex landscape of government project management, the role of a ProjectManager (PM) is pivotal. This white paper from Arrowhead Consulting outlines the six indispensablequalities of an effective PM, tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of governmentprojects. These qualities encompass expert management of…
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Ben-Hur’s Guide to Team Performance
As a young boy I enjoyed going to the movies with my mom, especially those movies that had gladiators and action scenes. As a child that was sorely lacking a positive role model at home, I think my mom looked for opportunities to watch movies with me in which the leading man had character, wisdom,…
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Onboarding Lessons from the Pack
My wife says that she has a black heart, but I have never believed it. When she cares, she cares deeply, and almost nothing will dissuade her from her resolve. A case in point is our pack of dogs, which I call the dog pack from the island of misfit toys—each of our dogs is “unique,” with most having some form…
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Using the PERT Formula in Project Management to Accurately Measure the Length of Tasks
Accurately Measuring the Length of Tasks in Project Management Using the PERT Formula Project management often involves a series of tasks, each with its own set of uncertainties. Estimating the duration of these tasks can be challenging, especially when there are many unknown factors. One of the most reliable techniques to address this challenge is…
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Applying SMART Goals to Improve Your Putting: A Project Management Approach
Golfer? Struggling with your short game? Take a look at your game through the lens of a project manager! I want to talk to you about the intersection of project management and the art of putting. You may not realize this, but everything is a project, no matter how small or large the task. This…
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The Project Management of Parenting: A Mother’s Day Reflection
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this year, it’s worth reflecting on the ways that parenthood is an exercise in project management. Some of you may wonder, how does one incorporate project management principles into the daily grind of parenthood? Well, let me start by saying it’s not always an easy task. Parenthood can…
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3 Project Management Methodologies You Need to Know
Effective project management is essential for any successful team, but with so many methodologies to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to use. In this guide, we’ll explore the top three project management methodologies, including their benefits and how they can help your team achieve its goals. Agile Methodology Agile methodology…