Project managers running a team that is busy but not winning: the fix is not a new tool, a new methodology, or a bigger budget. Google spent two years and a great deal of money proving that. In 2012 the company launched Project Aristotle, a study of its own teams, to find out why some […]
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Unleash Your A-Game: Building an All-Star Project Team (and Becoming an A Player Yourself)
Ever felt the sting of missed deadlines, budget overruns, and low morale on your projects? All too often, these setbacks stem from a lack of “A” players—people whose absence creates skill gaps, lowers standards, and forces the rest of the team into reactive problem-solving. An “A” Player is the person who consistently exceeds expectations, inspires […]
Project Communication: Empowering Teams vs. Undermining Their Value
Project Management is more than just meeting deadlines and staying on budget. At its heart lies a simple, yet often overlooked discipline: project communication. An effective flow of communication—both formal and informal—can be the key factor that differentiates high-performing project teams from those that can barely tread water. When communication is done right, team members […]
How to Turn $5,250 of Tax‑Free Educational Assistance into a High‑Performance Project Team
Leverage IRS §127 to upskill your workforce with CAPM, PMP, PMI‑ACP, Microsoft Project, and Leadership training—while the tax code picks up part of the tab. Introduction: The Secret in the Tax Code Most Leaders Miss Imagine upgrading your team’s capability, boosting retention, and shaving costly delays off key initiatives—without adding even a penny to anyone’s […]
Do You Have Wise Team Members? 5 Traits That Turn Project Chaos Into Calm (and How to Develop Them)
Wisdom is one of those qualities you notice fastest when it’s missing. A project hits turbulence—scope creep, an anxious stakeholder, a sprint that collapses, a vendor that slips a date—and suddenly technical talent isn’t the bottleneck. What separates teams that spiral from teams that steady themselves is something quieter: The presence of wise team members. […]