Sometimes You Just Need to Open Your Eyes and Close Your Mouth

By | May 9th, 2016|Agility and Resilience, Change Management, Project Management Sparks|

As with most kids, I was quite outspoken when I was young and oftentimes that would get me into trouble with my family, teachers and classmates. Shouting the answer to a history question before the teacher even finished asking the question, speaking out of turn prior to having my name called out in class and [...]

I Accept the Challenge

By | March 22nd, 2016|Agility and Resilience, Project Management Sparks|

Just recently, a friend gifted me one of those gadgets that clips onto my waist and avidly takes count of every step I take throughout the day. How thoughtful. This gets me thinking just a bit and I have come to some conclusions. One, I must have gained a couple of pounds and it shows. Two, [...]

15 Things I Learned from Project Management in 2015

By | December 28th, 2015|Agility and Resilience, Closing Out, Project Management Sparks, The Human Side of Project Management|

As this year comes to a close, I find myself feeling a bit relieved over the dutiful sense of nostalgia I usually feel towards the end of the year. Particularly in the latter few months is where I have experienced a variety of unforeseen twists and turns that not only challenged my role as a [...]

In Need of an Agile Makeover

By | August 5th, 2015|Agility and Resilience, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Project Management Sparks|

Flexible. Adaptable. Whatever it takes. These are the misguided words associated with the term, “agile” that once got the best of me. Prior to undergoing the Agile Management series at UC Berkeley Extension, I had heard the term, “agile” thrown out in meetings and hallway conversations. The majority of the time, I’d hear, “We’re an [...]

Staying Fit

By | June 8th, 2015|Agility and Resilience, Project Management Sparks|

Pairing marketing communications and project management sets the stage for a career path that I’m passionate about. Somewhere between the fluff and the rigid guidelines is common ground for the two to co-exist. I get the luxury of working on a variety of projects alongside so many brilliant people that there isn’t really such a [...]

What’s in your Personal Tool kit?

By | April 8th, 2015|Agility and Resilience, Project Management Sparks|

The aptitude for growth is what sets people apart from one another across industries. Whether you’re an IT professional, software engineer, sales representative or in my case, a marketing communications and project management professional, staying abreast with the latest trends and newsworthy topics pertaining to your field is not so much an option than it [...]

Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

By | January 18th, 2015|Agility and Resilience, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Project Management Sparks|

Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. It’s not so much a goal as it is a resolution I set for myself at the beginning of the year. Arriving at this resolution required considerable thought, reflection and experience drawn from my both personal and professional life. Next to many of the others I set for myself, this [...]