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Staff Meeting Ideas: 7 Creative Tactics That Your Team Will Love

Staff Meeting Ideas: 7 Creative Tactics That Your Team Will Love

It can be hard to drum up enthusiasm for staff meetings. But these creative staff meeting ideas will make meetings productive and something staff will look forward to.

Jun 14, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Leadership

To-Do List Template

To-Do List Template

A to-do list template is your first defense against the chaos of mounting tasks. It’s a way to take that onslaught of work and organize it, prioritize it and see at-a-glance when each individual assignment is due. This is how you start to manage workflow and create the beginnings of…
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How to Ask for a Raise (and Get One)

How to Ask for a Raise (and Get One)

If you're not automatically getting a raise, you better get proactive and ask for one. But there's a method to that process. If you follow these suggestions, get ready to join a higher tax bracket.

Jun 7, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management

How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges

How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges

If you have to quit your job, there are ways to do so in a thoughtful and professional manner. Use this opportunity to strengthen your reputation. Here's some tips.

May 31, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Planning

History of Project Management

History of Project Management

Project management has been around since antiquity. But the project management that we know started to get defined in the 1900s, and it's still evolving.

May 24, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management 101

The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas

The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas

Project management involves lots of processes, which have been broken down into 10 PM knowledge areas. Read what they are and what they mean to the project.

May 17, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management 101

The Perfect New Hire Checklist – Use this Free Template

The Perfect New Hire Checklist – Use this Free Template

It's hard to find the right candidate, but it's even harder to retain talent. This checklist ensures that new hires are oriented for success from the start.

May 10, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management

Matrix Organizational Structure – A Quick Guide

Matrix Organizational Structure – A Quick Guide

How can you successfully manage large and complex projects? The matrix organizational structure was developed for just such projects. Learn how it can help.

May 3, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management 101

What Is a Digital Project Manager?

What Is a Digital Project Manager?

Digital project management is a growing field, with great opportunities and a good salary. But how is it different than traditional project management?

Apr 26, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management 101

Project Manager Titles – A Quick Guide

Project Manager Titles – A Quick Guide

Project manager means different things depending on the industry or organization you're working in. We break down project manager titles and their duties.

Apr 19, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management 101

7 Hiring Strategies in a Job Seeker’s Market

7 Hiring Strategies in a Job Seeker’s Market

Unemployment is down and more people are working, but can be a problem for organizations looking to staff up. Here's 7 hiring strategies to cope.

Apr 12, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Leadership, Planning

Project Management 101 – A Quick Reference Guide

Project Management 101 – A Quick Reference Guide

Project Management 101: What is project management? There are a lot of things to know, from planning to scheduling to budgeting, which are outlined here.

Apr 4, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management 101