Category Archives for Personal Effectiveness
Keep Your Boss Happy – How to Do it without Without Working Hard
There are many things that new Project Managers ask me. And none is better than the question: ‘How to keep your boss happy?’
Continue reading...Overload, Overwhelm, and a Yelling Client (Bullying) | Video
Three issues in one video: How to deal with overload, overwhelm, and yelling clients. I focus on the Yelling Client. Because it’s bullying.
Continue reading...What is Power? Power Bases in Project Management | Video
We all have it. But some have more than others! So, what is power? In this video, I’ll put the answer into the context of Project Management.
Continue reading...Power Bases in Your Project: Who has the Power to Make Things Happen?
Social power is the ability to influence other people. And all Project Managers need to do that! So understanding Power Bases is important.
Continue reading...Trusted Project Manager: 5 Habits to Build Trust | Video
You want to be a Trusted Project Manager. So you will need to cultivate five habits to build trust. What are those 5 habits?
Continue reading...Conflict in Project Management: It’s Your Fault | Video
Conflict in projects is a big part of a Project Manager’s life. You’d better learn to suck it up and handle it effectively and with respect.
Continue reading...Project Management and Grit | Video
Grit as a personal quality has become popular due to Angela Duckworth. She defines Grit as: ‘Perseverance and passion for long term goals.’
Continue reading...Project Management Lessons from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | Video
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey is a classic. And we can apply each of his classic habits to being an effective Project Manager.
Continue reading...Influencing Stakeholders: Start at the Bottom | Video
It may sound contradictory, but sometimes, for influencing stakeholders, you need to start at the bottom! I’ll give you 4 smart reasons why.
Continue reading...Are You Overwhelmed by Your Project? What to Do
It can easily happen to a Project Manager. The work builds up. The problems increase. Deadlines loom. Before you know it, you’re feeling overwhelmed.
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