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Project Management Articles - This document provides links to my books, articles, interviews, and many blogs that may address some of your questions about a variety of project management and strategic planning topics.
Most Common PM Issues…What issues are you facing with your projects? In this infographic you’ll read about some of the most challenging project issues and some ideas for solutions. Check it out!
Answers to your PM Questions…Project Management continues to be a very hot topic. Here are some frequently asked questions about various project management practices. If your question isn’t listed, let me know! Let’s make sure you get the answers you need to be successful!
The Most Popular Questions on PM…What questions have you asked about project management recently? Have you Googled your questions? I’ve captured some of the most frequently asked questions along with some ideas on how you can begin to answer those questions. If you have questions - I have ideas!
The Scoop on Onboarding…Are you looking for reasons to ramp up your onboarding program? Look no further! Check out these statistics on why you should seriously consider a well organized, comprehensive, onboarding program!
Why Do You Need Project Management Skills? I have summarized a few key statistics in this infographic that focuses on why project management skills are important - as an individual and as an organization! What a great way to start the discussion internally with your team members and colleagues!
Start the Discussion! - If you have had the opportunity to attend one of my project management sessions and are interested in how to start a discussion on project management practices in your organization…check out this article. I have provided some topics for you to share and get the discussion moving!
Project Management Training Tips - Is your project management training program working for your organization? Are you in the market for a new training program? Check this out for some help in getting off to a good start! Other questions? Let me know.
Project Initiation Checklist - Use this as a tool to organize your thoughts and action steps while you continue to learn more about the new project. Use this as a framework and don’t forget to add your own action steps so you can use this again! Create once, use often!
Rewards and Recognition Idea Book - recognizing our team members for their contributions and efforts is so important. Everyone likes to be recognized for their efforts in supporting the team, the business unit, the project and the organization. If you are looking for some new ideas, check out the Idea Book!
Project Management FAQ’s - I am often asked questions about various project management topics and I finally started compiling these questions, and my answers, to share with you. If you have any other questions that you would like me to include, let me know! I would love to hear from you!
Benefits of Project Management - Have you been looking for a comprehensive list of some of the benefits of project management? Look no further..here you go!
Project Management Challenge! Test your skills in finding all of the project management terms hidden in this puzzle!
Project Lifecycle - This process map will help Project Leads, and Project Teams, understand the typical lifecycle of a project. Visual tools work well in explaining a multi-staged effort.
Project Glossary - Use this glossary to help the Project Team understand the various terms that are associated with many project activities today. Add your own terms, and definitions, to help make this more customized for your organization.
Stakeholder Start-Up Kit - This zip file provides the information you need to get started on the right foot with your stakeholder identification and analysis efforts. Don’t forget that the stakeholders play a critical role in the project activities!
Contingency Planning Roadmap - A roadmap will help you get to your ultimate destination which is what this contingency planning document can do for you. It provides you with some instructions, discussion topics and a worksheet for your staff. All in an effort to design, solidify and implement a reliable contingency plan for your next emergency.
Project Team Handbook - A simple, yet meaningful, document that provides your project team with the information they need to get going on Day 1. Check out the framework in this template and add what you need for your organization. Preparation is the key to success!
Project Roles & Responsibilities - If anyone on your team is looking for some foundational information on roles and responsibilities, you can start with this document and modify it, as needed, for your team. Everyone should have a good understanding of their role and what is expected of them. Help them be successful!
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Answers to your Strategy Questions - Based on information from the most common search engines, this infographic provides the answers to the most frequently asked questions about strategy. If your question isn’t listed here, send me a note!
Strategy FAQ’s - There are so many questions about strategy, strategic planning and management that I wanted to help you by capturing a number of these questions in a document for your review. My strategy practice focuses on helping small businesses understand the value and power of strategic planning. Maybe some of these questions and answers might help you as well. If you have any other questions, let me know! I would love to hear from you!
Strategic Planning Process - This process map provides an overview of some of the typical strategic planning activities required for a comprehensive, and collaborative, planning process.
Strategic Plan Illustration - During speaking engagements about strategic planning, I have found it helpful to provide an example of what a strategy plan may look like. Although this is meant to be very simplistic, the visual image can help to illustrate the various components of a strategic plan and the importance of using the S.M.A.R.T. criteria with goal setting.
Strategic Planning Glossary - Use this glossary to help strategy participants understand some of the terms that are used throughout the strategy process. Understanding the key terms can be a foundational element to the overall success of your strategy.
Strategy Roles & Responsibilities - This document provides some details on the various roles included in the strategy efforts and what their key responsibilities can be to help drive a successful strategy management program.