Co-authored by Benny Recine and Harvey Greenstein I have asked a colleague and friend of mine, Harvey Greenstein, to co-author this topic. Stakeholder analysis is infrequently done by Project Managers (PMs) because it can be time consuming, especially if the…

Many people are looking desperately for suitable jobs, but ask yourself whether you’re just working hard at it or smart at it. Many get so disappointed by the entire process that they give up entirely. Please don’t! Via this article,…

I am on vacation and not even on American soil. It is a vastly different milieu in almost every respect. I find myself continuously comparing, contrasting, judging, and labeling people. Of course, this continuous chatter is only in my head.…

Want to Change Career? No surprise that in this economy more and more people are toying around with the idea of changing careers. For some, such a change represents an opportunity; for others, it may be a necessity because their…

So, you have been working for the organization for a few years. Your manager has challenged you with assignments of increasing responsibility, and you’ve accomplished them well. You have received good annual performance reviews and were promoted not long ago.…

LinkedIn profile versus the resume Yes, your LinkedIn profile is more important than your resume! Do I shock you with this declaration? Think again. Your résumé is typically being sent to individuals, to recruiters, or as a job application, which…

Your business card is a marketing tool. A good business card should convey the overall image of you and your business. However, your business card cannot tell the entire story about you or your business. In addition, it has limited…

Cloud Computing provides a simple way to access servers, storage, databases and a broad set of application services over the internet. Services are offered via a subscription instead of via a purchase or lease. Here’s why you would be wise…

I know a certain Project Manager (PM) who we’ll refer to as “Bob.” Bob has been with a number of service organizations that use the Professional Service Organization (PSO) model, where resources are used as a service to clients to…

Whether you are self-employed, employed by an organization, or a freelance contractor, developing a reputation as an expert can lead to new assignments and it can open up professional opportunities. Your reputation will help to build your brand. Your brand…