It’s best to have a management style in place before attempting to carve out a piece of the marketplace or execute a big project. Two of the most popular approaches are top-down and bottom-up management, both of which provide a…
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If you want to encourage, inspire, motivate and fuel your team, leadership by example is one of the best ways to get buy-in and build trust. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains further in this short tutorial video. Here’s a screenshot of…
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Synergy might be one of the original buzzwords, but that doesn’t mean it’s not without value for you and your management style. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains how synergy can help your management. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your…
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Leadership, if anything, is a creative way to think and engage with people and situations while guiding and setting an example for others. This, of course, requires high-stakes decisions, and the way you think can greatly impact your team, your…
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Do you feel as if your message isn’t getting through to your team? Jennifer Bridges, PMP, has 10 ways you can get people to listen to you. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – Why…
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When you work with clients, sometimes you find yourself facing a tough conversation you’d really rather not have. You can feel your muscles tensing and sweat beads rising on your forehead and palms. This won’t be pleasant. And I’ll own…
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Most of us like to paint ourselves in a positive light. It can be hard to admit to a mistake, especially at work where our professional reputation (and salary) are on the line. But if you start to notice that…
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You’ve either been the new person or have had a new individual introduced to your company, team or project. You’ve either been the new person or have had a new individual introduced to your company, team or project. It can…
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Leading a team strikes a difficult balance between being cordial and commanding. Are you strictly a boss or can you have a more friendly relationship with your employees? Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you the pros and cons. Here’s a screenshot…
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Everyone has a theory on what makes a great leader, and with good reason. Leadership is a quality that’s important for success and yet so difficult to define. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, cuts through the noise and reveals five of the…
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You probably work with someone who complains a lot. Sometimes that can be hard to manage, even with team management tools. Watch Jennifer Bridges, PMP, to understand where chronic complainers are coming from, and learn strategies for keeping everyone happy…
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Leaders—are they born or are they made? Everyone has an opinion, and many writers and publications post frequently about what makes a great leader, the qualities of leadership and so on. But leadership is the x-factor in managing a successful…
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Employees are the backbone of any successful business; it’s their hard work that helps turn visions into realities and investments into profits. All too often, in the rush of major projects and boardroom expectations, it can be easy to overlook employees….
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