Communication Is The Glue of Successful Projects
Doing everything “right” in a project is not enough. Why? I’m glad you asked. I’ve dealt with many situations through the years […]
Trust, Turbulence, & Tough Conversations: Symposium Lessons
If there’s one thing project managers love, it’s a solid plan. Unfortunately, reality rarely sticks to the plan. After 27 years, the […]
How to Navigate Your Project Management Career with PMI
I did not start my career as a project manager. I was working in IT when my boss one day decided to […]
How to Form Strong Communities: It’s Not by Accident
The Value of Community I’ve had the privilege of volunteering with the PMI Mile Hi Chapter for eleven and a half years, […]
The Project Manager as the Rosetta Stone: Translating Stakeholder Language into Decisions, Accountability, and Results
At some point, every project manager learns an uncomfortable truth: the same thing that makes projects powerful is also what makes them […]
The Power of Positivity in Leadership
If you’ve been in project management long enough, you’ve probably noticed that nobody teaches “Positivity 101”. There’s no college class for it, […]
Invisible Work of PMs: Superheroes Behind the Scenes
The Invisible Hero Behind Every Project Not all superheroes wear capes…some wear business casual. As Project Managers, we’re used to flying under […]
Trust: The Foundation of Project Management
As I think about building trust, my mind goes hog wild with ideas (not to be confused with Wild Hogs, a very […]
Living a Balanced Life: A Real Leadership Skill
It’s the universal struggle for today’s project manager (and most everyone): how do you find “balance” in work and play? And what […]
Grow Your Leadership; Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Comfort is the enemy of progress. As project managers and leaders, growth means embracing the growing pains. Growth is change, and any […]
Life is Short: Your #1 Priority is YOU!
Are you experiencing a summer slowdown? Yeah, me neither. As project management professionals, there’s rarely a true “slow season.” But even if […]
How to Lead by Example for Stronger Teams
If your team is underperforming and you’ve tried every management trick in the book—pep talks, Slack nudges, weekly check-ins—and nothing’s working, maybe […]