For both genders, anxiety before the interview may be present, but studies show that women handle it better. Women adapt more proactively than men do. Women seek social support from colleagues and friends more than men do. And women are …
Women versus Men in Job Interviews and Salary Negotiations Read more »
Until recently, companies had smaller budgets, which led to some people being promoted into higher positions or management with little experience. However, good workers do not always make effective managers. To stay competitive in today’s marketplace, companies now need to make …
As a manager, one of your most important obligations is to make your staff feel truly valued and letting them know that your company, department and you would be worse off without them. In many cases, you recognize the successes of your top performers …
A job interview has been scheduled for you, but do you know what types of questions you’ll have to answer? This is the dilemma most candidates face. Don’t panic. You can prepare for various types of questions, and I’ll give …
You may be asking why this wasn’t my first blog. I believe we had to establish a relationship before this question was asked. So, why are you a project manager (PM)? If the answer is, why not, then most likely …
As a manager, one of your most important responsibilities is making your staff feel truly valued and letting them know that your company/department (and you) would be worse off without them. You want to recognize the accomplishments of your top performers. In …
As a manager, one of your most important responsibilities is making your staff feel truly valued and letting them know that your company/department (and you) would be worse off without them. You want to recognize the accomplishments of your top performers. In …
There’s nothing more annoying than a meeting that goes on and on. Whether you’re getting ready for a weekly team meeting or convening a larger group to discuss your company’s or department’s strategy, as a manager it’s your job to …
As a hiring manager, you sometimes underestimate the value of a well-planned interview and interview process. It makes good sense to go the extra mile to ensure that the process is thorough so that the final result is rewarding for …
Good Interview Practices: The Hiring Manager’s Perspective Read more »
You have heard the comments from others, especially senior management. “Project management (PM) is simple blocking and tackling.” “All a PM has to do is work the plan.” Wow!! If it was that simple, the failure rate would not be …