Dysfunction is a reality for most teams at some point. The good news is there are strategies to fix dysfunctional teams and sow harmony. Change, disruption, differences, and a host of other factors can create fear in team members. When fears go unaddressed, conflict is bound to arise. Project managers [...]
Work-life balance has a different meaning to each person, but there are some common steps that leaders can take to help create a balanced work environment. SEE: Top 100+ tips for telecommuters and managers (free PDF) (TechRepublic) View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
Beyond the current coronavirus crisis, many organizations are starting to recognize the benefits of telecommuting and adopting it with increasing frequency. Here are five reasons your company should consider hiring a distributed or hybrid team. View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
The Giving USA Foundation’s 2019 annual report found that charitable contributions reached $427 billion in 2018. Furthermore, charitable giving increased from foundations (7.3%) and corporations (5.4%). View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
You've likely heard the adage 'change is the one thing you can always count on,' and this especially rings true in the business world. Regardless of the industry, companies will continue to be affected by different changes due to global competition, new legislation, or other factors. These changes and the [...]
Getting everyone to accept a project can be a challenge. Surveys can help build interest and get ideas. Stakeholders are often concerned about change and how it will affect them. Getting feedback helps companies and stakeholders in the following ways: View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on [...]
Tackling project team dysfunction may not seem like a priority on the surface, but don't be fooled -- it can turn into a voracious fire, tallying significant losses along the way. There are many hard to measure tangible and intangible costs and lost opportunities that result from various [...]
Projects succeed only if your team is strong, and project teams are strong only if they have effective communication strategies. Project teams are in a constant state of communication via email, videoconferences, telephone calls, texts, face-to-face discussions and even nonverbal interactions. Whatever media they use, project teams will increase their [...]
If you're a project manager or part of a project team, you know all about the hurried pace of this field. Once projects near their close, is debriefing useful or a waste of time?Many project managers may view the end of a project as a perfect opportunity to debrief, while [...]
Interdepartmental conflict has always been an issue for businesses. However, project managers are uniquely positioned to help smooth conflict as it arises, but all conflicts are not created equal.The causes of interdepartmental conflict are numerous, but how much can a PM do to resolve the issues? Let's take a look [...]
