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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…
Read MoreApplying 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More3 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…
Read MoreHow We Used An Organizational Health Assessment for a Client’s Success
Summary Learn how this company utilized the assessment of the Organizational Health Assessment to highlight its strengths and opportunities for improvement and put them on the path towards controlled growth. Industry Oil & Gas Consulting Services Provided Organizational Health Assessment (OHA), PMO Assessment Company A premier provider of engineering, inspection, and GIS solutions…
Read MoreHow to Put Together a Quality Remote Team for Your Business
Putting together a qualified team of professionals to build your business is a multi-faceted job; not only do you have to consider how well they’ll fit for the actual position, but it’s also important to think about how to keep them motivated, how to make sure they stay on task, and how to handle salaries…
Read MoreThree Lessons for Business Leaders from the Book “Creativity, Inc.”
Creativity, Inc. was written by Ed Catmull with Amy Wallace. Ed Catmull was key in the development of the company Pixar. Pixar is a well-known computer animation film studio that later merged with the Walt Disney Company. Pixar must produce creative movies in order to survive. Many businesses do not have to rely on creativity…
Read MoreReasons to Get Your PMP Certification Training from Arrowhead Consulting
You finally did it! You decided to take the plunge and get your PMP® certification. There are multiple options and venues available to prepare for the test, but which one is the best (for you)? You could: read the PMBOK® 6 cover to cover (with lots of caffeine). spend precious time researching the vast number…
Read MoreWho Has Creative and Innovative Ideas? The Answers May Surprise You
Creative and innovative ideas can come from anyone. Many organizational leaders fail to use a valuable resource – the intellect and experiences of their employees. Let’s look at a few past examples where creative and innovative ideas came from “unexpected” sources. Let’s learn from these examples. Rosalind Franklin Rosalind lived from 1920 to 1958 in…
Read MoreLeadership Across Generations
No two employees will ever be exactly alike, and that is never more true when we look at teammates and employees spanning across generations. Did you ever stop and think – there are 4 different generations working alongside one another in today’s workforce. Each group has their own values and experiences that shape how they…
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