…the only way to do great work is to love what you do… -Steve Jobs The Challenge We were the Project Management Office for a new technology division in a matrixed organization. There was no enterprise-wide PMO and very little project management governance, although Finance and Business Operations had project approval processes. We were a team made up of functional resources […]
Tag Archives: project management
September
03
How to Lead Awesome Meetings
posted by Jonesy
Meetings get a bad rap, and deservedly so – most are disorganized and distracted. But they can be a critical tool for getting your team on the same page. -Justin Rosenstein, Founder Asana Yes, meetings suck. Well, sucky meetings suck. You have been in enough sucky meetings to know this. You left confused and without clear guidance. And you […]
July
20
The Importance of Stakeholder Management
posted by Jonesy
“If a project is successful and no one knows about it, is it really successful?” -Erin M. Jones This is a cautionary tale about stakeholder management. Specifically, about how I led a successful project that was not viewed that way because I failed to properly define and engage my stakeholders. A few years ago… I was asked to […]
Reflections on Leadership: My Top 5
posted by Jonesy
Like you, I’ve attended many leadership trainings and retreats, and read tons of articles on the characteristics that make leaders great. In each, I’ve learned something about my leadership style. This article summarizes my Top 5 Takeaways from a specific leadership experience that I had serving as Board President and Acting Director for a nonprofit organization. This article seeks […]
Why Uncomfortable Meetings are Productive
posted by Jonesy
You know how to effectively plan for meetings. The invitee list has been vetted to make sure the appropriate stakeholders are involved. Everyone has a clear understanding of their roles. The agenda is set and has been communicated. The logistics – the room, the videoconference and screen-share applications are all set up and appropriate for your meeting […]
Lead and Deliver 