This weeks summary includes a number of interesting topics from time management to active listening. I hope you enjoy the tips and topics for the week. Free free to comment.
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Ten tips for better time management in your projects
Posted in Change Management, Process Mapping, Project Management on Jun 2nd, 2011
One of my favorite phrases to get people thinking is: There are only two variables in life: Time and How you use it But enough of the philosophy, we need a little more practical advice when it comes to time management. It is really irritating to see how some managers seem to be able to [...]
What’s with all the brainstorming?
Posted in Change Management, Project Management on Jun 1st, 2011
So brainstorming is a good thing; isn’t it? Or is it? I was recently reading an article discussing the benefits and pitfalls of a brainstorming session. I won’t mention the article source, as I think the point they were making was a little trite. Which was better brainstorming is more effective than just brainstorming. Guess [...]
Active listening for Project Managers
Posted in Change Management, Process Discovery, Process Mapping, Project Management on May 31st, 2011
So what is Active Listening anyway? Active listening is hearing and digesting information so that you prove to the speaker or deliverer of that information you heard and understood what was said. It is important because: Proves that your message is getting across Team members can only act on information if they understand what it [...]
Project Management: The value of renewal and a day off
Posted in Project Management, Uncategorized on May 30th, 2011
Early today, I happened to watch a great current affairs program on CSPAN (a US current affairs program that has no ads, real reporters and direct interviews on a daily basis). Several topics began with the one of mandatory holidays and vacations. The call in program that resulted brought some balanced comments, several crazy ones [...]
