3 Scenarios Where Saying No to Clients is Necessary and How to Do It Right
Yes, you CAN say no to clients, stakeholders, and bosses. Here's how to do it collaboratively and strategically.
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Carolyn Wildermuth
3 min read
Cheetah Pause For Healthy Projects
Create healthy projects & deliver them successfully using the cheetah's hunting strategy.
Liz Presutti
4 min read
How to Keep Projects on Track When You're Away—7 Essential Steps
How to ensure everyone has what they need to keep forward momentum on projects when the project manager is away.
Jennifer Hamel
3 min read
The One Thing Nonprofits Need To Deliver Projects Successfully
Why you can't afford not to invest in project delivery expertise.
Liz Presutti, PMP
6 min read
3 Steps to Becoming a Project Manager
Think you might like to be a project manager? Start your exploration with these recommendations.
Jennifer Hamel
6 min read
How (& When) to Hire a Project Manager
Know when it's time to hire a project manager and how to choose the right one—plus some free resources to help.
Jennifer Hamel
3 min read
January is the New December
Happy endings and smooth beginnings are all in the planning. Learn 3 ways to plan now so you can start the new year with momentum.
Jennifer Hamel
2 min read
Save Time & Get What You Need—Faster!
Here's a communication hack that saves others' time and effort and helps you get what you need faster.
Jennifer Hamel
3 min read
Save Time: Use AI To Break Through Roadblocks
An example of how using AI tools strategically can help you work more efficiently
Jennifer Hamel
3 min read
3 Game-Changing Slack Tips for Stronger Communication, Collaboration, & Team Culture
Discover game-changing hacks for enhanced collaboration, productivity, and remote team bonding.
Carolyn Wildermuth
4 min read
Writing Emails That Get Results
Tired of writing emails that people ignore? Reduce friction and get what you need!
Carolyn Wildermuth
5 min read
Your Roadmap to Leading Better Meetings
Tried and true practices to plan & run productive meetings.
Caitlin Emas
4 min read
5 questions to ask before you start a project
What’s the secret to starting a new project? Five simple questions!
Jennifer Hamel
7 min read
7 tips for Americans working on a global team
Note from Jenn: Although I usually try to write for a broader audience, this blog is intended for Americans. Consider it a "family chat,"...
Jennifer Hamel
4 min read
3 types of trust your team needs to be efficient
My husband is a firefighter, and I often tease him if he forgets to wear his wedding ring outside the house. “Put that thing on!...
Jennifer Hamel
5 min read
How to stay in sync with your co-located team when you're remote
For a few years, I led a team from my home office, but my team wasn’t remote; they were all located in the corporate office 1,500 miles...
Jennifer Hamel
4 min read
3 types of communication vital for leading a remote team
Working remotely can be a dream for people who want flexibility in their hours or want to avoid spending 100 hours a year battling...
Jennifer Hamel
4 min read
3 tools your distributed team should explore
“Don’t you love cold snowy days, where you can curl up next to a fire with a good embedded email trail?” . . . said no one ever. Email...
Jennifer Hamel
4 min read
How to plan for the worst
Firefighters are like local celebrities. Who doesn’t love a firefighter? Believe me, whenever my husband and I meet new people, and they...
Jennifer Hamel
4 min read
Setting healthy boundaries as a remote employee
My husband is a firefighter, and he is absolutely wired for this very specific job. He loves the uncertainty each day; he loves the rush...
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