Early on in my career when I was in the hospitality industry, one of the first courses that I was asked to attend was an active listening course. The fact …
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Program Managers stay organized | Project Manager
Ever wonder how project or program managers stay organized all of the time (or most of it)? As a project or program manager, how do you stay organized and ensure …
Effective communication helps a project manager lead with a structured approach
For project managers looking to lead with a structured approach, effective communication is key. When people refer to the discipline of project management, they usually refer to the tools and …
The Power of Project Leadership: Podcast
In this podcast, Cornelius Fichtner interviews Susanne Madsen for the second time about her book The Power of Project Leadership. He first interviewed her in 2015 in episode 309, in …
Don’t get in the way of your own project management career
Trying to decide on a career in project management? Maybe you’re already a project manager wondering what lies ahead in your project management career path? Is that voice inside your …
Why every project manager must understand change management
Being effective in project management requires project managers to understand change management. If you are a Project Manager right now looking for the next course or discipline to pursue, I …
6 Simple steps to add projects to your project portfolio
The success of knowing how to add projects to a portfolio requires some steps. Is your project portfolio in a spreadsheet, disconnected from the business value it is intended to …
Tips for effectively crafting your project communications
A few articles ago, I shared how to create a communications plan to support change management in your project. In this article, I am going to be covering the actual …
The PMI Talent Triangle: Podcast
The talent triangle and Professional Development Units This podcast, discusses the talent triangle and Professional Development Units (PDUs). Cornelius Fichtner goes through a review of the PMI Talent Triangle™ and …
7 Early-stage Project Risk Components You Should Consider
Many project managers are simply thrown into their work or the rapid start of a project before they have a chance to have a moment to consider what the project …