Onboarding new staff, vendors, volunteers, is becoming more complex due to the shifting of our work environments. Here are some ideas that you can consider for your onboarding program.

We all know, and understand, that projects are critical to the growth and success of our organizations. We need to ensure that the leadership team, staff and volunteers have the project management skills needed to achieve those goals and objectives. Support your teams with project management training and help them be successful.

Do you want to learn more about how you can support the strategy for your organization? Join the crowd! A lot of people are interested in what strategy is, how the strategy may impact their work and how they can contribute to the strategic activities. You just need to start somewhere. Start here!

What’s your understanding of project management? Are you, as an individual, using project management practices? If you are leader or an executive, can you see the value of applying project management practices in your organization? Research indicates that these skills are HOT. Isn’t now a good time to be focusing on your future?

Are you looking to hire a new Project Manager for your organization? It can be challenging to find the right person with the skills, and expertise for the role while also being a good fit with the team and the culture. I suggest you plan this hiring process further upstream with a deep dive into the job description. Check out some of the patterns I have found recently. Let’s make sure you have a strong foundation in place to make this a valuable experience for everyone. Let’s go!

Virtual Admins (VA’s) are in big demand as many organizations see the value in working with a VA Partner. Give your client catalog a boost by listing project management services. Many VA’s already have the skills needed to provide valuable services to the clients project team, now is the time to show them how you can lead those projects!

Projects are all around us and organizations are absorbing more and more projects every day. If you’re interested in learning how to lead projects and project teams, show your managers how you would approach the opportunity. Don’t just say “Yes, I can.” Show them how you can…

Could your organization benefit from having a relationship with a Freelance Project Manager? Someone who would be your “GO TO” person with all things project-related? It’s a great way to reduce project risk while providing a valuable experience for the project team, stakeholders, and organization. Have the discussion.

Scenario: Your manager just asked you to take on a new task, something you have never done before. Where do you go to get the information you need to complete the task? Does your organization have processes documented to help in this scenario? I hope so! But if not, this is an easy fix! Read on…

We are surrounded by projects and everyone is working on at least one project! As an organization, are you providing your employees with the project management training they need to be successful? I have provided some ideas for consideration in your selection of a project management training program for your teams. Let project management work for you!

Project teams are critical to the success of any project. Here are some ideas you can use to collaborate, communicate, and motivate your project team. Being selected as a Project Lead or a project team member can be an incredible learning experience for you. Leverage these opportunities to learn and grow! Go for it!

Project management works. If you are being faced with project challenges, have you had the discussion about introducing project management practices to your organization? Or will you continue to do the same thing over and over again and expect different results? Let project management work for you.

Isn’t it time for you to seriously consider hiring a Project Manager? How much longer can you continue to absorb those critical projects for your organization? Consider getting on the right path this year by hiring, either internally or externally, a Project Manager to coordinate those project efforts!

Do you want to learn more about how you can support the strategy for your organization? Join the crowd! A lot of people are interested in what strategy is, how the strategy may impact their work and how they can contribute to the strategic activities. You just need to start somewhere. Start here!

What does your introduction sound like? Are you providing your name, role, and why you’re part of the meeting? Check out these ideas to sharpen your introduction - for both yourself and the others in the meeting!

The power of a handwritten thank you note will not be forgotten by the recipient. Take the time to celebrate someones contributions…write a thank you note!

New projects are being identified at a furious rate! There is no shortage of great ideas that can be turned into projects. All successful projects start with a clear and definitive definition of the project - the objective, the deliverables, and the benefits to the organization. Articulating the expectations of the project will lay the foundation for a successful experience for everyone. You ready?