Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

With so many construction and DIY projects on the go, there has been a lot of discussion as to the prevalence of cowboy builders and how you can ensure that your project stands the best chance of success. The trend is to use an NEC Supervisor to monitor progress according to set plans and project milestones.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Posted in Character Based Leader Book Leadership Development “Let’s write a book.” ” Often we don’t see significant turning points in our life. Or we don’t realize their significance when they happen. Many times radical change comes from a simple decision.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Crowdsourcing educational projects is perhaps not what immediately comes to mind when one thinks of crowdfunding, but research from the University of Michigan highlights not only how popular it is but how effective it can be. Indeed, each funded educational project on the platform achieves up to a 1.6% increase in pupil performance. “We

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 10, 2012

Posted in Lead Change Book Leadership Development There’s been an exciting project going on behind the scenes within Lead Change, and now it’s time to pull back the curtain to give our community a sneak peek. We wrote a book!

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Books like Helping People Change and The Power of Bad , have the power to change forever how we work with others and address the things that hold us back. Leadership expert and coach Amy Jen Su's powerful new book helps readers discover that the answer lies within. People don’t experience our intentions; they experience our behavior.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 22, 2011

These are times to make a raucous noise. These are times to stand up and proclaim what it is you believe. It is time for us to come together in unison and to offer up better ways that can change the world. Such a noble goal is part of the inspiration for all of us [.] Lead Change Group - Leaders Growing Leaders.

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Women on Business

APRIL 7, 2011

I remember when I picked up my first project management book. The book was full of technical jargon, extensive charts and graphs, and appeared to be designed for someone who had a Ph.D However, I was determined to not only find the resources to help me plan and execute a project, but also, decode what was written in the book.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 4, 2024

For example: “I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with.” It can trap the team in a “sunk cost fallacy,” escalating commitments to failing or suboptimal projects. And a few of our Powerful Phrases G.O.A.T.s work great here too.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I love working with authors to co-create meaning and serve great ideas visually in form of book/chapter sketchnote summaries. 2021 brought along the opportunity to work with Krish Shankar, Group Head of HR at Infosys to create chapter summaries in his book “ CATALYSE: Power-Up Your People Ecosystem ” that was recently released.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 1, 2024

If we could only choose one aspect of our project to succeed, what should it be and why?” Identifying the core element that defines the success of the entire project can help the team focus on what truly matters. A related question, “Which elements of this project should we say “no” to?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 15, 2023

I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with.” This powerful phrase works well because you start by prioritizing the relationship, and (as we teach in our leadership programs ) “put people before projects.” You’ve come together to talk about it.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 1, 2020

In Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power Of Project Leadership , she recommends that you do not fall prey to these three most common traps in project management: Managing tasks, events and processes at the expense of leading people. Thank you to the book's publisher for sending me a copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2021

In Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power Of Project Leadership , she recommends that you do not fall prey to these three most common traps in project management: Managing tasks, events and processes at the expense of leading people. Being reactive and focusing on the urgent rather than the important.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I love working with authors to co-create meaning and serve great ideas visually in form of book/chapter sketchnote summaries. The book was very timely given that we are facing disruptions in the talent ecosystem and businesses are challenged to attract, retain and grow the best talent in a hyper-competitive landscape. It is never easy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Hi Karin, “I attended your Courageous Cultures, how to Read Courageous Cultures with your team book club, and we loved it. We are using the book and we’re reading it. Accessible and Organized : Using project management software, this garden is not a wild thicket but an organized oasis.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to getting noticed—and promoted—at work, complete with action steps and book recommendations to propel your career forward. Volunteer for projects that address these challenges. Attend company events and participate in cross-departmental projects. It's essential to meet and exceed expectations.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 9, 2023

Stumped for what business books to add to your summer reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 31, 2022

Whether it’s knowing what you need and what you don’t on a project or knowing how to manage conflict effectively, a long 500 mile stroll can help you build these skills. Along with a lot of other great things I got by walking almost 500 miles, it also taught me some valuable project management lessons that I can use at work.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

APRIL 1, 2020

Most of the major initiatives we pursue are conducted as projects. What do you do when those projects go up in flames? There are seven common reasons our projects go bad and the ways to avoid them. Projects go off the rails all the time. There are seven deadly killers of projects.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Which of our projects/efforts/contributions was most impactful to the organization? This works well, even for frontline employees who may not be involved in projects with a capital “P.” And how do we get more of that next year? ” Invited them to talk about ways they have contributed to improving results.

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LDRLB

APRIL 11, 2012

The One Week Job Project describes his journey over that year and what it’s like to work at 52 different companies. You can learn more about his project here. This book encapsulates Millennials more than any other book I have read. I loved this book. It is like an anthem of this generation.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 19, 2021

From Jay Miletsky 's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. In tense situations choose positive responses by maintaining perspective and getting along well with others.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 23, 2023

What to Say Next After a Team Setback: Beyond the ‘F’ Word We’ve been there too—project outcomes that don’t meet expectations, missed deadlines, or even complete strategy breakdowns. What could a shift away from this F-bomb do for team morale, project outcomes, and even workplace culture ?

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 25, 2017

As a leadership writer, I get asked from time to time to share a list of my favourite leadership books; books that I found to be the most informative either for those new to leadership, or for those looking for new insights on how they can build on their existing leadership skills.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

From Jay Miletsky 's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. In tense situations choose positive responses by maintaining perspective and getting along well with others.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Clarify Intent The next time your manager brings a project to you, ask about their intent. For example: “I recall last time we worked on a project like this. Is this a project like that where you would like something to respond to? Or that another project can wait. So you need to help them understand the tradeoffs.

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QAspire

APRIL 8, 2024

In their new book, The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make The Right Things Easier and The Wrong Things Harder , the authors explore what creates these operational obstacles in the workplace end what leaders can do about it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

“What do I do if my boss is a “gamer” manager–the kind of manipulative boss you talk about in your book Winning Well )? AskingforaFriend ” This is a question we get quite frequently from people reading our book: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide To Getting Results– Without Losing Your Soul.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 1, 2011

The book also benefits from an Appendix “A Virtual Week in the Life of an Effective Project Manager” which draws wisdom from the body of the book by relating an amusing narrative - a fictitious but illuminating “walk of the talk”. Review by Gordon Harris FCMI. You are not watching this post, click to start watching

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The Practical Leader

JANUARY 12, 2022

In his book, Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress , Harvard professor, researcher, and author Steven Pinker notes a long list of failed predictions and writes, “prognosticators are biased toward scaring people.” His book, Expert Political Judgment: How Good Is It? .'”

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 11, 2024

Effective Strategies for Better Stakeholder Management Here are a few approaches and what to say to destress your day, and keep your project on track. If you’ve been involved in stakeholder management for more than a minute, you’ve probably met a few of these well-meaning, challenging stakeholders. More on that research here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The project may require a team. You can help your team maintain focus and a manageable workload by suggesting “Let’s get this done before we take on that new project.” You can do this in the middle of projects to energize one another for the road ahead. When everyone’s responsible, no one is.

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LDRLB

APRIL 11, 2012

The One Week Job Project describes his journey over that year and what it’s like to work at 52 different companies. You can learn more about his project here. This book encapsulates Millennials more than any other book I have read. I loved this book. Leadership book review vanderpyl'

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Passion projects: They now allow employees to take outside employment or to start their own businesses on top of their commitments to Fujitsu. Over the past 20 years, he has worked on culture, leadership, and workplace design projects with clients throughout the US, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. 3, 2023).

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 9, 2019

Too many business projects can negatively affect your performance unless you learn how to manage them properly. Organizing your business projects doesn’t have to be a bore. Even if you get help, if you don’t know how to organize your projects properly, you won’t experience progress. Communicate Frequently.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 8, 2011

Exploring his website led me to The Noticer Project, a nationwide movement to “notice” the five most influential people in your life. Book Review: “The Final Summit&# by Andy Andrews. I first “discovered” Andy Andrews when he started following me on Twitter. He’s @AndyAndrews.) From that point onward, I was [.]

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 13, 2019

In the fall of 2017, I began a book development project by reviewing over ten years of blogs, research, and our workshop/retreat topics to identify core themes and topics most relevant in these turbulent times. Many also joined my Book Advisory Panel ( click here if you’d like to join the panel). Eight major topic areas emerged.

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