People and Projects

Are you a planner? If not, no worries—we’ve got your back. I’m always amazed by how many people struggle with planning. It’s not a bad thing—thinking ahead just isn’t everyone’s superpower. A Good Project Manager Friend I have a new-ish friend who can barely keep track of what she needs to do in the next…

Everywhere we turn lately, companies everywhere are facing the challenge of doing more with less—be it budget, deliverables, or people.  How do you manage your project portfolio under these constraints?  By getting creative. Outsource: The Fastest Path to Project Success The fastest, easiest way to build out your project portfolio while experiencing a low internal…

These are lean times. Even with limited resources, such as reduced staff due to layoffs or other reasons, projects can still be managed effectively. Although it may require a different approach than usual, success is possible. Critical Resource Crunch I’ve participated in many projects where it’s been challenging to pull together the stakeholders. There was…

Last week, I wrote about how onboarding differs from implementation. Onboarding ensures seamless product integration, laying the foundation for long-term, positive client relationships. But what about onboarding our people? Where do they fit? When Onboarding People Goes Wrong We’ve all been there: a new team member is set to join, and we’ve known about their…

Why don’t product and project managers always see eye to eye? Sure, they might chat it up at the company BBQ or while waiting in line for coffee, but once the discussion shifts to the product pipeline or the project deliverables, things can get heated. Suddenly they’re heading back to their desks, holding on tightly…

Before entering the field of project management, I genuinely had no idea what the field was all about. Someone suggested I’d be a good fit for a project management position where I was working and encouraged me to apply. I promptly researched the Project Management Institute (PMI), found the contact information for a local chapter,…

Many project managers can face challenges as soon as they start a project. Projects in a Coffee Shop Recently, while stopping for coffee at Tim Hortons, or “Timmy’s” as we affectionately call it here in Canada, I overheard three individuals ahead of me in line discussing their work. Wearing hardhats and safety vests, it was…

It’s that time of year to purchase your 2025 planner! During a recent visit to Staples, I noticed the front of the store filled with a variety of paper planners. You might wonder, “A paper planner? In 2025? Who still buys those?” Many people still use paper planners. I see them in client offices on…

It’s that time of year to purchase your 2025 planner! During a recent visit to Staples, I noticed the front of the store filled with a variety of paper planners. You might wonder, “A paper planner? In 2025? Who still buys those?” Many people still use paper planners. I see them in client offices on…

Is it worthwhile to invest in project management for your company? Absolutely. I’ll share a brief story to illustrate. We had a client who provided compliance training for large corporations. They were rapidly expanding, and needed to migrate current and future clients to a new platform. They brought us in to lead this project due…