Project managers are professional negotiators.  We’re negotiating constantly—even when we don’t realize it. We negotiate resources, timelines, budget, and scope every time we start a new project. We negotiate stakeholder expectations and vacation plans. We don’t…

It’s 3 p.m., and your project suddenly needs both a design change and front-end implementation within three hours for a very persistent client. You check to see who’s available. Well, you have one UX designer in…

Years ago, I was handed a brand-new project to manage and needed to get my team up-to-speed—with a tight two-month deadline to launch and no room for errors. In order to onboard my team, I linked…

Resource forecasting in project management is much like a super-effective crystal ball. While it may not tell you when you should buy a lottery ticket, it can save you a lot of stress by estimating the…

I am notoriously overbooked, in both my personal and professional lives. I assure you, this is not a humble brag about either my popularity or my skills as a writer. My time and energy are the…

Have you ever found yourself in an ice cream shop, standing in front of your two favorite flavors and not knowing how to choose? You’ve already tried the samples, and now it comes down to the…

Project management is largely about time management. As a project manager, you’re an expert at systematizing time. You have the ability to assess the scope, set milestones, plan the timeline, assign the deliverables, and delegate your…

Employee turnover is an expensive problem plaguing modern workplaces – can a cure be found? There’s a growing tension between employees and employers. At first glance, both parties have the common goals of creating fulfilling workplaces,…

I hate shopping. When it’s time to add to my wardrobe, I know I have a list of decisions to make, like which stores have clothes that work for my size, my style, or my taste?…

Effective communication is an essential part of a team’s overall performance and success. Many difficult business issues can be weathered by teams that are communicating, while teams that struggle will find that even minor issues quickly…