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April 2008 Report
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Setting Yourself Apart From Your Colleagues -
Setting yourself apart isn’t
about sucking up or playing politics. It’s about knowing what’s
important and delivering against those things which are important.
It’s not about playing favorites or engaging in political nonsense
to put yourself at the top of the heap...
www.project-management-articles.com/blogs/PLNK38CU4QVE90ABO.htm
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The Good and The Bad of Virtual Meetings -
In today's "Glocal" environment
more and more organizations are turning to virtual meetings to help
people connect and more effectively get things done. Virtual
meetings can be very powerful, but also can be a major detractor to
doing business.
www.project-management-articles.com/blogs/PLNK3VHYR8RK70MJB.htm
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Smarts Minus Direction Equals Absent-Minded Professor -
I once worked for a manager
who was probably one of the smartest people I have ever met.
He had a Ph.D. from a very prestigious university and could think in
dimensions I could only hope to be able to understand before I died.
I was in awe of his intellectual horsepower and pure knowledge.
What I wasn’t in awe of was his lack of desire to establish and
communicate a cohesive direction for the team. In his own mind
he truly believed that both he and everyone else understood the
direction he wanted to take the organization. The truth was
that we as a team had absolutely no clue where he wanted to take the
organization; worse still, he would get very irritated when we tried
to pin him down on direction. So, while I was highly impressed
in his intellectual horsepower, I had great difficulty with not
having a clear understanding of the direction he wanted to go.
www.project-management-articles.com/Articles/Smarts-Minus-Direction.htm
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Small Business Made Simple Co-Author Spotlight: Bill Stride -
Bill Stride founded Good Harbor Fillet Company in 1984 and has run the gamut when it comes to growing a small business; from buying and selling companies to tremendous growth to near bankruptcy. Bill has seen it all. Read about Bill and his fascinating experiences at www.smallbizmadesimple.com/bill
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Ebay and the Project Manager -
From a very practical perspective, my
Ebay experience was highly irrational. I was
willing to sacrifice sleep and get wrapped around the axle about
something which costs no more than breakfast for two.
Yet I allowed my emotions to get wrapped up in getting
that silly flash memory stick despite the logic of it not being
that expensive and that sleep should have been more valuable to
me than saving a couple of dollars. As project
managers, we can experience the same phenomenon when driving
projects...
www.project-management-articles.com/Blogs/PLNK33BAWVFD2PG2G.htm
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The Project Management Advisor™ Report Archive
2010-26 - Developing High Potential (HIPO) Leaders
2010-25 - Nailing That Interview
2010-24 - Regaining Trust
2010-23 - Relax, the Audience is Rooting for You
2010-22 - Project Management Screw-Up 1 - We weren’t addressing the right problem
2010-21 - More Cloud Computing Articles updates
2010-20 - How Could This Happen? Avoid Project Screw-Ups for You and Your Business Partner
2010-19 - Drive a Tight Agenda, Don't Let it Drive You
2010-18 - Watch the Pontificator!
2010-17 - Managing Cross-Organizational Teams
2010-16 - Team Building: Some Assembly Required
2010-15 - Am I Meant to Mentor?
2010-14 - Managing Project Risks and Issues
2010-13 - Project Management Screw-Up 7 - We Didn't Involve The Right People
2010-12 - Practical Pillars of Success
2010-11 - The "Get Your Point Across in 30 Seconds Status Report"
2010-10 - More Cloud Computing Articles
2010-09 - They Actually Pay Me To Do This?
2010-08 - Leading that Virtual Team
2010-07 - Squashing the Procrastination Demon
2010-06 - Cloud Computing Articles
2010-05 - Asking for Help
2010-04 - Bedside Manner and the PM
2010-03 - Nervous Nellie PM's
2010-02 - "Morning After" Decision Making
2010-01 - Not all Thought Leaders Are Great People Leaders
2009-39 - Empowerment - Problem Ownership = Errand Runner
2009-38 - I'll Be Done Friday, Honest! Six Techniques to Ensure Solid Project Management Execution
2009-37 - How Could This Happen? Avoid Project Screw-Ups for You and Your Business Partner.
2009-36 - One Less Meeting Gets You Home In Time For Dinner
2009-35 - When Are You Coming Home? Five Practical Tips To Realizing Work/Life Balance
2009-34 - In Search of the Good Enough Leader
2009-33 - Getting Invited Back for a Second Interview
2009-32 - Six Takeaways to be a Better Public Speaker
2009-31 - It Takes Two to Tango: Great Sponsor + Great PM = Great Success Slide Deck
2009-30 - It Takes Two to Tango: Great Sponsor + Great PM = Great Success Part 1
2009-29 - Be Accessible, Not Open Door
2009-28 - The Seven Deadly Sins of Leadership
2009-27 - Six-Word Lessons for Project Managers
2009-26 - Attributes of an Effective Project Manager
2009-25 - Twitter and Flight of the Buffalo
2009-24 - Can You Make a 2AM Meeting?
2009-23 - Hot Air Balloon or Guided Missile?
2009-22 - It Takes Two to Tango: Great Sponsor + Great PM = Great Success Part III
2009-21 - It Takes Two to Tango: Great Sponsor + Great PM = Great Success Part II
2009-20 - It Takes Two to Tango: Great Sponsor + Great PM = Great Success Part 1
2009-19 - How to Succeed Under an Insecure Leader
2009-18 - Ten Differences Between an Insecure Leader and a Secure Leader
2009-17 - Building a Purpose-Driven Resume
2009-16 - Be a PM Closer
2009-15 - Challenge Minus Inspiration Equals Mediocrity
2009-14 - The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
2009-13 - Why Don't They Follow Me? 12 Easy Lessons to Boost Your Leadership Skills
2009-12 - Mastering Credibility Part III: It's How You Deliver Results
2009-11 - Mastering Credibility Part II: It's The Relationships You Build
2009-10 - Mastering Credibility Part I: It's What You Know
2009-09 - Babbling is for Babies, Not Interviews
2009-08 - Getting Job Alerts at The Project Management Jobs Career Center
2009-07 - The Project Management Jobs Career Center is now open!
2009-06 - You Can't Over-Prepare For An Interview
2009-05 - Critical Thinking Drills Influence Hiring Decisions
2009-04 - Impress First, Then Talk Compensation
2009-03 - Project-Management-Jobs.info launched!
2009-02 - Great Quotes On Leadership
2009-01 - Don't Embellish Your Credentials
December 1 2008 - The Truth About Getting Your Point Across...And Nothing But The Truth
November 15 2008 - Our Fallibility as Leaders...Defining a Meaningful Workplan in MS Project...ZAPP! The Lightning of Empowerment
November 1 2008 - Getting Invited Back for a Second Interview...A Complimentary Status Report Template...The Wal-Mart Effect
October 15 2008 - Managing Outsourced Relationships...Making Sense of Calendars in Microsoft Project...Surviving an Aneurysm
October 1 2008 - Diffusing Conflict Between Co-Workers...The Perfect Brainstorm: Getting The Most Out Of Brainstorming Sessions ...Go Green, Live Rich
September 15 2008 - Using Project Guides to Define Your Project in MS Project...The Top Ten Attributes of a Great Project Sponsor...Hail to the Chiefs: United States President Mischief, Morals, and Malarkey from George W. to George W.
September 1 2008 - Replacing a Project Manager Mid-Flight...30 Tips to a More Fulfilling Dinnertime with Your Family ...Healthy Living - You The Owners Manual - An Insider's Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger
August 15 2008 - Putting Some Balance in the Work Life Balance Equation...How An Autistic Child Changed A Career for the Better...The Kindergarten Adventures of Amazing Grace: What in the Word is Autism?
April 2008 - Complimentary Self-Study Seminars, Webcasts, and Resources...Setting Yourself Apart From Your Colleagues...The Good and The Bad of Virtual Meetings...Smarts Minus Direction Equals Absent-Minded Professor...Small Business Made Simple Co-Author Spotlight: Bill Stride...Ebay and the Project Manager...Be a Better People Leader
March 2008 - Motivating Employees...Practical Interview Etiquette... Ten Tips to Boost Your Facilitation Skills... Freud and The Small Business Owner... Of Mice and Motivation... Be a Better Process Leader
February 2008 - The Shift From a Process to a Project Focus...Politically Aware Doesn't Mean Politically Motivated...Getting Serious About Balancing Work and Family...Eight Crucial Questions You Need to Answer to Successfully Exit a Small Business...Five Simple Strategies To Unify Your Project Teams...Be a Better Planner
