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Ever been certain you explained something clearly and found out later that the other person had a totally different picture of what you were talking about? As in the cartoon, even common words such as “mouse” can have a different meaning based on someone’s frame of reference. This small example of a mix-up in meanings [...]
Read the Full Article →I’d like to share a fun, simple technique used by a project leader during a recent meeting. She was looking for a way to encourage each member of her team to participate in important discussions that would lead to consensus. But she went beyond seeking mere participation. Instead, she used a technique that really sparked [...]
Read the Full Article →We had to learn a new software program recently, so everyone was asked to watch a training video and then take a short quiz. As an incentive to do the training, the trainers offered a reward to the department who first completed the quiz—doughnuts for everyone! The Business Office took up the challenge and everyone [...]
Read the Full Article →Does this sound familiar: You finish a meeting and return to your desk with a sigh of relief that it’s over so you can return to your “non-meeting” task checklist. You assigned a team member to be the Recorder (meeting minutes taker) so you wait to receive the notes—hopefully within 48 hours, the standard we recommend. A [...]
Read the Full Article →When you are leading a project that spans departments and you feel you have no voice or authority for the actions of those in the other department, how do you make yourself heard? This question has come up often. The problem is real. When resources get pulled away from the project, commitments waffle, deadlines are [...]
Read the Full Article →These days, it is safe to say that no matter what change projects you are managing, technology will be a significant component. Even if you are not a tech guru—and the technology seems to be over your head—you will be asked to manage projects that require communication and collaboration with tech experts. How do you [...]
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Simple Lessons for Change Leaders and TeamsBy Karen R. Brown, MSW and Yvette L. Harms, PMP
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