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Winter Is Coming: Project Management Lessons from Game of Thrones

Winter Is Coming: Project Management Lessons from Game of Thrones

Have you heard about a little TV series called "Game of Thrones"? Yeah, it's fun to watch, but PM expert Mike Clayton says there's project management gold in Westeros, too.

Aug 16, 2018 | By Mike Clayton in Project Management

The 7 Habits of Successful Project Managers

The 7 Habits of Successful Project Managers

Habits have a profound affect on your life and can define your success. PM expert Mike Clayton offers seven good habits that you can adopt to become a better project manager.

Aug 9, 2018 | By Mike Clayton in Leadership, Project Management

Zen and the Art of Project Management

Zen and the Art of Project Management

Zen is an ancient practice that has been seeping into Western thought for over a century. As mindfulness becomes a corporate buzzword, PM expert Mike Clayton teaches the practical use of this Eastern philosophy in project management.

Jul 26, 2018 | By Mike Clayton in Project Management

Soft Power Negotiations: A Quick Guide

Soft Power Negotiations: A Quick Guide

Soft power can be the most effective way to influence others professionally and socially. PM expert Mike Clayton explains how to use this potent technique.

Apr 24, 2018 | By Mike Clayton in Leadership

How to Manage with Servant Leadership

How to Manage with Servant Leadership

Servant leadership sounds like a contradiction, but it's really a profound leadership approach — an approach that no leader can afford to ignore.

Apr 3, 2018 | By Mike Clayton in Leadership

How to Say No to Your Boss

How to Say No to Your Boss

It's hard to say no, but sometimes it must be done. Unfortunately, it's doubly hard to say no to your boss. PM expert Mike Clayton has a solution.

Mar 15, 2018 | By Mike Clayton in Leadership

How to Manage Resistance to Change

How to Manage Resistance to Change

Change is happens in every project, and some in your organization might not want to deal with it. PM expert Mike Clayton shows how to get them on board.

Nov 29, 2017 | By Mike Clayton in Leadership

10 Ways to Master Creative Thinking

10 Ways to Master Creative Thinking

You've heard think outside the box? Well, PM expert Mike Clayton gives you practical advice for creative thinking.

Nov 7, 2017 | By Mike Clayton in Leadership

9 Ways to Improve Your Decision Making

9 Ways to Improve Your Decision Making

Learn how to improve your decision making skills when managing a team or a project. PM expert Mike Clayton explores 9 keys to making better decisions.

Oct 17, 2017 | By Mike Clayton in Leadership

10 New Strategies for Stakeholder Mapping

10 New Strategies for Stakeholder Mapping

Mapping project stakeholders helps managers understand how to motivate, influence and affect change with stakeholders. PM expert Mike Clayton explains.

Sep 28, 2017 | By Mike Clayton in Leadership

How to Win at Negotiation

How to Win at Negotiation

All of project management deals with negotiations, but project leaders are often unsure how to negotiate. PM expert Mike Clayton breaks it down for you.

Oct 19, 2016 | By Mike Clayton in Project Management

4 Steps to Personal Time Management

4 Steps to Personal Time Management

Managing personal time can be hard for project managers, the skills of leading a project sometimes don't apply personally. PM expert Mike Clayton can help.

Oct 7, 2016 | By Mike Clayton in Productivity, Time Tracking