Your Project Success Advocate will help you bridge the gap between learning project management principles and applying them successfully in your role. Expand your skills, strengthen your confidence, and prepare for future opportunities. Are you ready to elevate your potential? Let’s go!

There are many benefits to introducing project management practices to your organization. If you have not done so already, I highly recommend that you kick-off these discussions within your organization. How can project management skills benefit our employees, our organization, our projects, our strategy, our operations and our customers? Check out these ideas that I have pulled together for you so that you can begin those discussions! Call me if you need help!

We are surrounded by projects! And research indicates that project management skills are one of the Top 5 skill sets for our future. So what are you waiting for? Do you want to raise your level understanding of projects, increase your presence on the project team, participate in those project discussions with confidence? Then, now is the time you need to learn foundational project management skills. You won’t regret it!

Projects aren’t just for project managers — they’re woven into everyday life. We are surrounded by projects…but we need to take the time to identify and uncover the projects that you may already be working on! Are you ready? Let’s dive in…

Projects are all around us - everywhere! We are surrounded! Are you ready to tackle the projects at home, in the community, with your volunteer organization or…with your job? Everyone benefits from learning the foundational practices associated with project management. Are you ready? You in?

Communication clarity has been referenced by a number of organizations recently in both articles and research focusing on how our communication practices have changed in recent years. We can all benefit from learning more about introducing clarity to our communication practices.

Many of you know that I continue to advocate for project management globally, but recent research shows a significantly accelerating demand for these critical skills!

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.