
With an ever expanding global workforce and a recent emphasis on bigger checks for upper management, raises for reliable employees can be hard to come by, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting them. They’re just not handed out as…
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With an ever expanding global workforce and a recent emphasis on bigger checks for upper management, raises for reliable employees can be hard to come by, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting them. They’re just not handed out as…
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The bad boss figure has become so ubiquitous that it’s now a cliché. But a bad boss is more than a harmless movie stereotype good for a laugh. It’s real, and it’s more than likely you’ve had some experience working…
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It’s easy to get fired, but quitting your job can be hard. No one wants to get fired, of course, but the process is laid out for you. All you need to do is follow it, happily or not. But…
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Jargon is how professionals or people within a specialized group talk. It’s like code or shorthand, a way to address specifics of their trade or interests. Think of it as special words or expressions that are opaque to most but…
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How long has project management been around? Forever. Well, as long as people have been around. Project management isn’t new, but the history of project management is a relatively new development. It was only once the discipline had been codified that…
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Hard power is familiar to us all. It’s the use of force. And economic power, in all of its forms of reward and penalty, is equally common. But how can you effectively collaborate with others and get people to do…
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Nearly everybody dreads a performance review, and for good reason. Those employees that still have to endure them find that they’re daunting to prepare for and difficult to execute. Due to the unpopularity, and sometimes inefficacy, of the performance review,…
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Presently, the economic climate is ideal for both project managers who are looking to advance in their careers and for those who have their sights on entering the field. There are great opportunities and room for advancement. However, these opportunities…
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They say the ability to speak truth to power is a sign of real professional maturity. If that’s the case (and I think it is), then the ultimate is knowing how to say no to your boss, without causing offence….
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There are dozens of ways that you can become a better construction manager, but these 5 ways can be implemented today. Simple changes in team management techniques, communication methods, and construction project management software can make a big difference in…
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Work-life balance is not a new concept. It simply means carving out appropriate time for your professional and personal life. But lately it’s become a trend, with small businesses and startups using it to attract young talent, which has lead…
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Project management is a growth industry. If you want to get on that career rocket and get more PM training, then watch Jennifer Bridges, PMP, and learn how to blast off. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference!…
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