Project Managing Your Way Through the Holidays Why is it that the holiday season – a time to reconnect with family and take a break from work – causes so many of us stress? Why do we fret about getting the Christmas ham just right, navigating contentious political conversations at the dinner table, and (if […]
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT In this article about how Microsoft’s has changed the relationship with it’s leading legal firm away from billable hours to a project based infrastructure, Microsoft now can better address how emerging legal precedents impact technological and business advances. Practice management for Law Firms centered around projects and project outcomes
Besides our 4 Day Accelerated PMP Exam Prep Program taught in public venues around the US, privately onsite for groups of ten or more, and in our virtual classroom, we also do: Keynotes to kick off conferences – 45 – 60 minutes minute inspiring presentations. Simulations – engaging interactive sessions 60 – 90 minutes in
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT As Project Management Professionals (PMPs), we learn the critical importance of managing stake holder expectations. “Managing” expectations though feels a bit like manipulation (which has some seriously negative connotations). While it is important to understand another’s expectations, “managing” them is a far more difficult task. Sometimes even an impossible
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT I hear from PMP’s from all over the world several times a week (most have gone through Cheetah Learning) and they share with me how they have used their credential over the years. I thought it might be informative to share those stories here (as we do all learn
By Brad Egeland Unfortunately, there really is no magic formula that will ever guarantee project success. However, there are some major ingredients, I believe, that together often characterize a team that will tend to experience more success than others. The list likely includes many more than these that I’m about to discuss below, but these
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT While Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on that for which we are thankful, living a more gratitude filled existence is just a thought away at any time. It helps rewire your brain in some very helpful ways to pivot to gratitude whenever there is a complaint. When you
By Brad Egeland In case you haven’t heard that one before, “I’m big in Japan” is a way of boosting yourself in some unverifiable fashion. Specifically, it means, “To say/pretend you are someone of stature somewhere else, meaningless and not verifiable where you currently are.” Many are guilty, at times, of overestimating reach, ability, impact,
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT Watch this short video to see what you can do when you combine passion, focus and your genius. It’s kind of fascinating how many dismiss their innate strengths (stats show only 25% of us are working in our areas of strengths). But it’s your natural talents that can help
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT This is a great video blog for Veteran’s Day as it shares how I developed resiliency from the frustrations I experienced in becoming an Air Force Officer. As an entrepreneur, I am no stranger to frustration – but also realize it is a powerful part of the creative process.
