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 [...]
E ven with stay-at-home orders and mandatory lockdowns in place, to say that these past couple of months has been uneventful is certainly a huge understatement. Shifting to a fully remote workforce has gained you an hour or two of time at both the top and bottom of the day only to rob you of [...]
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 [...]
C lever, canny and sly, rats are cunning little creatures that live among us and aren’t afraid to leave their mark. Commonly known for being optimistic and highly intelligible, rats will rarely pass up a free meal, a cozy place to rest or a great opportunity. Oftentimes, these critters are quick on their feet in [...]
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 [...]
The ubiquity of digital media outlets has made reaching customers more accessible for businesses. With the press of a button, companies can post a blog, make a social media announcement, cue up the nurture campaigns and run a series of paid ads to their budget’s content. However many attention-grabbing headlines, news articles and social media [...]
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 [...]
I n the developing age of digital marketing and transformation, the role of a marketing project manager is oftentimes misunderstood and underutilized across organizations. Very few companies understand the value of this multidisciplinary role and how to fully utilize their expertise and function within marketing departments. As such, few companies invite the opportunity to explore [...]
F or companies to sustain competitiveness in today’s marketplace, they must respond with a fierce combination of speed and agility when it comes to building the skill set of their employees, keeping up with technological advancements, and making sure customers are happy and engaged. In order for businesses to promote a healthy workplace stamina, they [...]
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 [...]
A s a marketing project manager, it’s undeniable that the value your stakeholders bring to your project is priceless and second to none. Stakeholders are plentiful and if used correctly, they are your ‘eyes and ears’ to inside knowledge, key competitive data, advances in the marketplace and much more. They steer you in the right [...]
It’s the moment on the treadmill after you’ve hit the start button, placed the towel over the timer, and take off running. It’s the moment when you’ve gathered your research materials, flipped open your book, and let your eyes run across the page. It’s the moment you’ve sat down, powered on your laptop, and let [...]
Y ou’ve spent weeks documenting over 4,500 thousand hours of work experience, days sitting through 35 hours of instruction, months reading the dreaded PMBOK and hours studying for the grueling 175 question exam – all for the coveted title of “PMP”. Well congratulations on earning yourself a world renowned title and distinguishing yourself from hundreds [...]
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