As project managers, we often deal with large amounts of data that must be added or counted in a quick and reliable way that also minimizes human errors. Calculating project financials, totaling resource hours, or reconciling large sets of data are all ideal reasons to…
School's out, pools are open, the sun is shining and trips are being planned…it’s the countdown to summer! Even as the summer buzz builds, project managers never seem to take a day off, whether we’re planning the next phase of an implementation or executing the…
April 2, 2015 – Project management has taken the business world by storm. And no place was it more evident than at the Estate Planners of the East Valley on April 2. That’s when Chrystal Richardson led an engaging and interactive session to help attendees…
Oh, how we love a great project coordinator. In some organizations the terms ‘project manager’ and ‘project coordinator’ are used interchangeably. They shouldn't be. They are separate and distinct roles. In this article, we use the following definitions of a project manager and project coordinator:…
We are 5 hours away from football's biggest day of the year, Super Bowl XLIX 2015. As the football world celebrates 49 years, we're bringing you 8 interesting facts about taking on a project of this size. Before we jump in... NFL Experience 2015 This years NFL Experience…
We think it only happens in certain parts of the world. We think it only happens in impoverished neighborhoods. The reality is that Human Trafficking is a crime that happens in every country, every state, every day. 85% of the victims of Human Trafficking involve women…
Super Bowl XLIX 2015 is in our city. Perfect weather, sunshine, pre-game events, and the hopes for an exciting game have brought thousands to the city we call home. Welcome to Arizona! Project Super Bowl As part of our countdown to Super Bowl XLIX (that's '49' for…
MATURE Project Management: What is it and Why Does it Matter? Everyone can benefit from learning and applying project management skills, tools and techniques when managing large and small projects. Today, however, as the marketplace continues to evolve, our approach to project management has evolved…
I hope you are looking forward to a new year as much as I am! The promise of a new year brings opportunity to start again, try again, rejuvenate, improve. Direct a little of that goodwill and good intention towards organizing yourself with these 5…
Like a magician who is well versed in his or her craft and whose timing, delivery and charisma are flawless, a great project manager will leave you in awe, wondering, how did they do that! The Magic of Great Project Managers Great Project Managers are…