Once a major project is complete, it’s tempting to take a sigh of relief and assume the hard work is over. But the truth is, the end of the new project is just the beginning of making it operational and sustainable. Implementing new projects inevitably…
A well-prepared, reliable IT Help Desk is essential to keep any business running smoothly. Having Help Desk team members who are friendly, efficient and able to help users troubleshoot their issues and get back to work quickly is an ideal scenario. But what if that’s…
It’s interesting that something as inevitable as change causes many of us so much anxiety. We often resist or push back against change, when in reality it’s necessary for our growth and progress, as well as the progress of organizations. Change management is the process…
Requirements Management and the Role of Project Managers When staff or customers have endured the use of an outdated or poorly designed system to accomplish their tasks, the prospect of having a new and improved system creates excitement and high anticipation; however, this excitement can…
Why Benchmarking Your Project Management and Other Practices is a Good Idea Benchmarking is actually more than a good idea. It is a necessary tool that organizations use when they are serious about improving their performance. Recently my 6 year old asked how much taller…
You’ve seen home redesign shows on television. The ones where a couple is looking to redesign their master bedroom and don’t know where to begin. You’re introduced to the infamous Project Manager assigned or chosen to guide the couple through their design process. Often times…
Has this ever happened to you? Your son or daughter is sick and you take them to the emergency room. The nightmare continues as you are asked to fill out tons of paperwork. Information is cloudy as you are stressed over the health of your…
Complacency and progress cannot coexist. If you are not continuously improving inefficiencies in your business, complacency and stagnation have set in. When this happens, loss of competitiveness and lower profits will soon follow. Let’s face it, the idea of investing time and other resources in…
If you are baking a cake, there’s a recipe to follow. You also probably know how the cake should look and taste once it’s baked. Your first step may be pre-heating your oven to a certain temperature, then mixing the ingredients together, in proper sequence…