When you’re creating a company or working on a business plan, the first thing you should do is create a mission statement. Your mission statement is the base for your company values, vision statement, slogan, value proposition and everything else….
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Projects cost money and therefore demand project expense tracking. Being able to manage and track expenses is what keeps the project within a budget. Stakeholders are not likely to consider the project a success if it costs them too much….
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All projects require communication between stakeholders. This seems simple enough, but sharing information with everyone clearly and consistently requires a plan. Without one, things become messy and stakeholders can become confused and unhappy. That’s where communication planning comes into play….
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To succeed, one must have a specific idea of what that success looks like. When this isn’t the case, it’s impossible to discern wins from losses and be certain your goals have been achieved. If asked to define success in…
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Projects don’t just happen. There’s a lot of work before they’re approved, and once they have been given the go-ahead, there’s even more planning and scheduling needed! How do you communicate that information with stakeholders and the team so they…
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As technology advanced, so did the workforce and how teams work. No longer were organizations tied to dipping into the local talent pool. With broadband, mobile devices and software solutions, teams could be recruited anywhere and work remotely. While this…
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When you’re leading a project, part of what you’re doing is working with stakeholders who hired you to get that work done they way they want it. This can often be a handful, so we’ve provided you some practical tips…
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Leaders need emotional intelligence to succeed. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains why and shows you how to improve your emotional intelligence. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence There are…
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Too much red tape can hold back a team member, a project, even a whole organization. If you’re frustrated by the so-called red tape in your organization and are looking for ways to clear the path to efficient productivity, Jennifer…
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There are many reasons why employee retention is important. According to a study by Employee Benefits News, the cost of losing an employee can cost the company as much as 33 percent of that employee’s salary. It’s a bottom-line issue,…
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Don’t think humor is a serious business? It’s more than the best medicine: it’s good business. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how leadership is bolstered by laughter. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – Laughter…
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When a project hits a snag, the best thing to do is communicate that bad news promptly. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, helps you deliver bad news in the best way. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review…
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Sometimes leading a team, project or organization goes well—and sometimes it doesn’t. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you crisis management techniques to help you successfully lead during a disaster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ2pfB7SVWU Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review…
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