The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Successful project managers get work done on time and within budget because they know how to work with people and not because they know how to create a perfect Gantt chart. They understood how to use project management and tracking tools, and they kept their focus on connecting with the people responsible for the many tasks.

Gantt Chart 176

Gantt Chart Project Tools Compliance 176

The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Looking past it to see what they did well can take some effort – especially when you are under tight time and budget constraints. Here are two ideas to consider as you work to achieve a fear-free environment that supports and encourages empowerment: Compliment more than you condemn. Seeing what people do wrong is easy.

Skills 147

Skills Constraint Motivation Budgeting 147

The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Before writing that performance appraisal, evaluating those budget numbers, confronting poor performance, disciplining your child, or speaking with your spouse; check yourself. Here’s where I see the practical upshot of Ariely’s findings, always check your emotions before you make a significant decision.

Emotional Intelligence 210

Emotional Intelligence Self-aware Short-term Engineering 210

The Recovering Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Employees do the work of a business and the first investment often cut from a budget is the investment in employee skills and professional development. Reply Guy Harris says: September 24, 2010 at 8:29 am Hi Rich – Thanks for leaving your thoughts. Good point about training and development. Reply What Do You Think?

Engineering 199

Engineering FAQ Video Self-aware 199

The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Before writing that performance appraisal, evaluating those budget numbers, confronting poor performance, disciplining your child, or speaking with your spouse; check yourself. Here’s where I see the practical upshot of Ariely’s findings, always check your emotions before you make a significant decision.

Short-term 169

Short-term Long-term Emotional Intelligence Self-aware 169

The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Just as the concept of margin applies to our schedule and our budgets, it also applies to our personal and professional relationships. Do I have enough financial margin to meet my financial obligations? And having enough to meet the minimum requirements does not create margin. Make it through a misunderstanding of intention?

Engineering 169

Engineering Self-aware Emotional Intelligence Chemicals 169