Category: Advice

  • On Becoming Feedback-Rich: The Role of Leadership in Building Constructive Communication in Organizations

    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…

  • Strategic Project Management in Government – White Paper

    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…

  • Ben-Hur’s Guide to Team Performance

    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,…

  • Onboarding Lessons from the Pack

    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…

  • 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…

  • Applying SMART Goals to Improve Your Putting: A Project Management Approach

    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…

  • The Project Management of Parenting: A Mother’s Day Reflection

    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…

  • 3 Project Management Methodologies You Need to Know

    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…

  • How We Used An Organizational Health Assessment for a Client’s Success

    How 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…

  • How to Put Together a Quality Remote Team for Your Business

    How 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…