Entries by vwrona

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The Power of Questions: Is Your Question
an Invitation, a Request or a Weapon? Part 1

by Karen Smith, MBA, PMP The right question, asked at the right time, in the right way, to the right person … can have rippling effects on an organization. Think how different things would be for General Motors and its customers had a questioning culture been adopted years ago. The power of questions – your […]

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Overcoming Organizational Obstacles to Unlock the
Value of Project Management Part 3: Working
Miracles So Leaders Don’t Have To

by Vicki Wrona, PMP In the previous post, Mowing Down Turf Protection, we examined the second of five cultural barriers. We’ll now explore the third barrier faced by project managers and project team members – the perception of a project manager as a Miracle Worker. When managing projects, the ideal scenario is one in which […]

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Top Articles of 2013 #1-5

by Vicki Wrona, PMP In our last post we introduced you to #7  to #11 of our “Best Of 2013” articles. These are the most read articles of the year as determined by you, our readers. We now bring your our highest-ranked articles of 2013: 6. Retaining Employees: Be Nice, Get Paid, by Rob Zell 5. Customized PM Cartoon and Site: Take a […]

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Ode to Pink Pearl

by Bill Flury This month we have something special for you… a little break from everyday rigors! In this cute, nostalgic and light-hearted poem, Bill Flury celebrates the virtues of his favorite piece of office stationery. Enjoy! Ode to Pink Pearl by Bill Flury, 1993 I’ve always been in love, With a wonderful girl, A […]