A s if preparing for tomorrow weren’t enough of an accelerant to shake things up, Covid-19 made its unannounced entrance turning the world of work upside down. Organizations that had expected their digitization efforts to withstand marketplace volatility or economic downtowns found themselves in a vulnerable state of shock while workers were forced into a [...]
The harrowing effects of the pandemic and self-imposed shelter-in-place (SIP) orders have caused unemployment numbers to soar reaching a staggering 14.7 percent. Over 23.1 million Americans are unemployed -- the highest rate of unemployment since The Great Depression in 1948 -- and that number continues to relentlessly soar with dubious efforts to determine when the [...]
In the wake of the Black Lives Matters movement and ongoing socioeconomic injustices, it’s critical that businesses take it upon themselves to play a larger, more hands-on role in educating employees about racial injustices in the workplace. It’s no longer enough for leaders to assume employee on-boarding checklists or annual training courses provide full disclosure [...]
W hile lockdown has kept you from traveling the world, enjoying a meal inside your favorite restaurant, and spending quality face-to-face time with family and friends, it doesn’t have to stop you from doing good and being a great person. With the daily commute cut from your schedule and office drive-bys coming to a screeching [...]
W e live in a highly interconnected and mobile world where telecom and tech media companies are pushing into the era of 5G. This technology breakthrough enables businesses to expand their digital reach and consumers to better utilize their smartphone and mobile devices in any given location. Access to 5G provides a number of capabilities [...]
F or some, it’s a jog or a hike up the coastal mountain trail that will let you unwind, clear your head and breathe a little easier. For others, it’s strength training, yoga or Pilates that will enable you to exercise your mind and body, and release any pent-up energy. And for many others, it’s [...]
J ust as the weather fluctuates and the seasons come and go, so does the economic climate for project managers. While the growing demand for project managers remains at an all-time high and project managers are seemingly able to withstand some of the most pressured circumstances and environments, the unlikely event that there are unforeseen [...]
Y ou made it through the high and low seasons, elbowed your way through the crowds to get those last minute holiday gifts and polished off the crumbs from any uneaten cookies for Santa, and now you’re ready to count down to the new year. While I am usually one of the first to raise [...]
The demand for skilled project managers continues to grow at alarming rates. By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles. Industries including finance and insurance, manufacturing and construction, management and professional services, and others require qualified practitioners to fill the widening gap between employers who seek skilled project managers and [...]
With spring around the corner, I’m ready to shake things up and make full use of that extra hour of daylight. Slumbering through the winter months gave me a cold dose of reality that it’s now time to break away from some of the stubborn routine and habits that caused me to pack on a [...]
The start of the New Year brings with it a whirlwind of challenges and opportunities waiting for people to conquer and seize them. Along with everyone else, I’m hardly one to shy away from making a new year’s resolution. Over the years, those lofty goals of eating right, losing weight, traveling the world and sleeping [...]
A s with every high school kid, you probably recall those golden years as a sophomore or junior when you had to prepare for the SATs – yes those “Saturday” tests - and memorize a plethora of vocabulary words to apply to the multiple choice section of the exam. At some point, your history teacher [...]
I f you’re thinking PDUs (Professional Development Units), then congratulations and a big pat on the back for you. You’ve overcome the tough part. The PMP (Project Management Professional) test and the less than desired application process. For some, the test pales in comparison to the laundry list of items needed to complete the application: [...]
Do you ever wonder what a work day for a Marketing Project Manager looks like? Have you ever wished you could see one in action and learn how to become a better project manager in the process? It comes as no surprise that project management is the talk around town, and more and more people [...]
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