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Wake Up Jack:
How to Pick Your Priorities

by Bill Flury Wednesday Morning Wake-Up Call It was 10:15 a.m. and Jack, our bright, young Technical Aide, was sound asleep in his chair. This was unusual because Jack was usually a bundle of energy, bustling about and eager to help any…
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How To Better Manage Resources:
See Fred Shrink Overtime

by Bill Flury What’s the Problem with Fred? There are some people for whom 24 hour days seem to be too short. They can’t get done all the things they have to do or should be doing within the time available. They work hard and long,…
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Questions: The Problem and The Solution
Part 3 of “Is Your Question an Invitation,
a Request or a Weapon?”

by Karen Smith, MBA, PMP In part 1 and part 2 of this series, we looked at the value of asking questions, why questions are not asked and how to facilitate a more inquisitive and innovative culture in your organization. In this third and…
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Treat the Symptoms and the Cause

by Rob Zell I recently prepped for and took the exam to receive an SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification. Much of the background called for HR professionals performing a needs analysis prior to taking action. Strategically…
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Can Project Portfolio Management
Succeed Without a Project
Management Office?

By Kathy Martucci, PMP The answer is “NO” according to Kendall and Rollins, who co-wrote Advanced Project Portfolio Management and the PMO: Multiplying ROI at Warp Speed. They state: "Without a PMO, it becomes every function for…
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Why Questions Are Avoided, and How to
Change That: Is Your Question an
Invitation, a Request or a Weapon? Part 2

by Karen Smith, MBA, PMP In part 1 of this series we explored how the power of questions – your questions – can either make or break your career. In this article, we’ll examine why questions are not asked, and how to create a culture…