Want to Gain Some Ground on Your 2020 Strategy? Talk It Up!
Have you discussed the organizations strategy with your team? By aligning their work to the strategy, you will be helping your team understand how they are contributing to the overall success of the organization. Help the organization prosper and talk it up!
If I Only Had the Time.
How many times have you had the thought “If I only had the time to _______.” Now is the perfect time to focus on completing that thought.
Why You Should Hire a Strategy Coordinator
Are you prepared to deliver on your strategy this year? If not, consider hiring a Strategy Coordinator to help you achieve those strategic goals! Make a change. Make a difference.
The Survey Says....We All Experience Project Challenges!
What are the project challenges that you’re experiencing? Are they similar to ours? Check out this blog posting to read about some of the insights from a survey that I posted.
What Project Challenges Are You Faced With?
We all face challenges with respect to project work. You may not encounter the same challenges on every project, but you will probably run in to at least one issue along the way!
Here are some of the doozies that I have run into over the years. What about you?
2020 is coming...Are You Ready?
Now is the time to prepare your organization for the 2020 strategic planning efforts! If you have not done so, gather your teams together for a discussion on 2019 strategic goals and progress. Keep reading for additional tips and techniques to help you prepare for 2020!
Your Strategic Plan for 2020 - Let's Get Started!
Let’s make sure that you start 2020 off on the right foot with your strategic plan. It’s never too early to begin planning a discussion with your leadership team on your progress in 2019, what you would like to replicate in 2020 and what needs to be modified to ensure success of your overall strategy. Plan that meeting now.
Transitioning to Strategy Management
An effective transition from strategic planning to strategy management is a critical element in the overall success of a strategy program. By developing a transition plan, you will ensure the continuity of the overall effort and raise the level of success in meeting the strategic goals identified.
Why We Should Collaborate
Although collaboration may be a term that we often use when discussing strategy, projects and other organizational efforts, are we really collaborating? Or are we just talking about collaborating? The benefits of collaboration are included in this posting along with some ideas on how to dive in and really make it happen.
Open Letter to the CEO...
In our previous blog “Are You Ready to Deliver on Your Strategy?” we outlined some of the various ways in which organizations could increase their potential in delivering on their strategy. As we head into the 2Q19 review period, we wanted to check in to see how everything is working out for you.
Are You Ready to Deliver on Your Strategy?
Is your organization ready to deliver on the strategic goals? If not, here are some easy to implement techniques to help get your team get started today!
Strategic Initiatives - Getting the Job Done!
Are you meeting all of your strategic goals? Most organizations take the time to design strategic plans, yet very few organizations take the time, and effort, to deliver on those plans. In this blog posting we answer the question “How can we meet our strategic goals?”
What are YOUR strategic goals?
After confirmation of your Vision and Mission, the next step of the strategic planning process will be to review the strategic goals, or identify new goals. Let’s review some of the activities that can contribute to the identification of strategic goals that are meaningful to the organization…
Kick Off the Year With a Strategic Plan
Is strategic planning one of your goals for 2019? If so, start small, gain momentum, then expand your efforts and activities until you solidify that new strategy for your organization…
Preparing for Your Strategic Goal Review
Is your 2018 strategic plan unfolding like you planned? If not, here are some ideas that can help you kick it into gear.
Experiencing Project Overload
While recently presenting to a group of approximately 30 people, I asked, “How many of you have the title of Project Manager?” Only a couple of hands went up. Then, “How many of you work on projects?” Every hand went up.
It's time to review your business processes
Identifying, and documenting, business processes can be extremely valuable to your business. All organizations should consider the benefits of this practice and incorporate process mapping into their activities.
Welcome to the Team!
Starting a new position can be stressful. Based on lessons learned, here are some proven strategies to help welcome the newest member to your team.
What strategy?
Do you know the strategy for your organization? If not, here are some ideas to help you learn more about your organizational strategy.
Communication. Again.
PMI has published the 2018 industry data and communication continues to be a problem with projects.