How to Say “No” As a Project Manager – Constructive Conflict
Conflict has a bad reputation. Many people are afraid of it, so they avoid it. Some people like it a little too […]
Your Reputation Is the Real Certification
It’s not controversial to say the PMP is a valuable certification—I always recommend it as the gold standard for anyone pursuing a […]
Avoid the Trap of Hiring PMs for Technical Expertise vs. True Leadership & Project Management
Many companies fall into a common trap when they hire project managers: prioritizing technical expertise over core project management skills. The assumption […]
Networking: Flex Your Connection Muscles
Networking can feel like exercise—necessary but sometimes exhausting, especially if you dread the thought of striking up a conversation with strangers. With […]
Debunking the ‘Customer Is Always Right’ Myth
As project managers, we’ve all heard the adage, “The customer is always right.” While it’s a well-intentioned mantra aimed at fostering great […]
Project Management Job Search: Navigating an Up and Down Market
Over the last few years, we’ve been hearing that the economy is strong and the job market is thriving. PMI has predicted […]
Professional Forgiveness: A Guide to Better Leadership
Have you ever had a team member make a costly mistake that reflects poorly on your whole team? It can be natural […]
The Morality of Ethics in Project Management
I’m what one might call an “Ethics Enthusiast” – I find the topic both important and fascinating. A question as simple as […]
AI Prompt Engineering for Project Managers
AI Prompt Engineering. What is it? Prompt engineering refers to the process of asking questions and interacting with a Large Language Model […]
Intentional Communication: A Root Cause Analysis Approach for Project Managers
I’ve talked about what Intentional Communication is and how it can help PMO teams and Project Managers achieve their goals. Let’s apply […]
Communication Tips for Project Managers
Communication Tips for Project Managers Communication in project management is such a critical topic that one could argue it is the crux […]
3 Human-centric Skills to Foster Teamwork in PMOs
3 Human-centric Skills to Foster Teamwork in PMOs Functionally, the term PMO represents three different levels of organization and can represent an […]