Entries by vwrona

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Overcoming Organizational Obstacles to
Unlock the Value of Project Management Part 1:
Putting Out Fires and Reducing the Drama

By Vicki Wrona, PMP Recent research has documented the value of project management at various levels and in a variety of organizations. In the research study, Researching the Value of Project Management by Janice Thomas, Ph.D. and Mark Mullaly, PMP, the researchers found that in both public and private organizations there were measurable improvements in […]

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Negotiating with Difficult People:
We Have a Hostage Situation!

By Karen Smith, MBA, PMP Never Fear! [Your Name Here] to the Rescue! Chances are high that at least one point in your career or personal life, you’ve had to negotiate with someone who was holding something you value as “hostage.” This may have included a particular service, payment, or resource, or quite possibly the […]

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Leadership Transitions:
What Are You Getting Yourself Into?

By Chris Hitch, Ph.D. & Rick Rocchetti You’ve just been hired to take on a role in a new organization or a new role in your current organization. You’ve worked hard to prepare for the change, but you’re on a roller coaster of thoughts and emotions—a combination of fear/anxiety and excitement. You’re proud of what you’ve accomplished, […]

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Career Change from Public Service
to Private Industry

By Vicki Wrona, PMP Are you ready to make a change from public service to private industry but not sure where to start? Read this new white paper titled Career Change From Public Service to Private Industry: Not Quite as Easy as Sunday Morning by Alan A. Malinchak. It is a personal reflection and a practical guide related to […]

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