It's been a very exhausting weekend. I spent some time watching the news, reading countless commentaries on social media and Internet re. the recent pause on immigration in the USA. Don't worry, I'm not going to get political here. My intention is not to take sides or resolve this issue. I don't know enough about politics to share my insights with ... Read Full Article »
Top 13 Reasons Why Projects Fail
We've all been there... Countless hours spent on a project, just to see it fall through the cracks. Sleepless nights nobody can give you back. Missed deadlines and wasted opportunities. Conflict that derailed it all. According to an IBM study, only 40% of projects meet schedule, budget and quality goals. Just look around ... Read Full Article »
Say Good-Bye To Innovation Failure
I've recently had an honour to present at a Thought Leader Forum in sunny Florida. Presentation I delivered for over 50 CEOs was recorded and I'm happy to bring it to you. In times when companies around the globe continue failing their innovation efforts, here are some key strategies to help your team to turn things around and end innovation ... Read Full Article »
Top 7 People Challenges Threatening Your Project Success
According to an IBM study, only 40% of projects meet schedule, budget and quality goals. Further, they found that the biggest barriers to success are people factors. To beat this statistic it is important to have a closer look at the main reasons why projects fail. Interestingly, whether you are overseeing the improvements in a department, leading ... Read Full Article »
5 No-Cost Strategies To Improve Your Customer Service
According to American Express Survey in 2011, 78% of consumers have bailed on a transaction or not made an intended purchase because of a poor service experience. Alarmingly, US businesses alone annually lose an estimated $83 billion due to poor customer service. It's a known fact that it is 6-7 times more expensive to acquire a new customer ... Read Full Article »
Communication Strategy & Meeting Improvement Injects Consistency & Efficiency in Project Management
Summary This global corporation located in Toronto, Canada runs hundreds of strategic projects, including some new key initiatives locally and globally. Powerful Life Consulting was commissioned to support one of their local teams in improving their project management efficiency and ROI. A thorough assessment revealed two key ... Read Full Article »
Why People Quit Jobs
You've most likely heard the saying that people quit people, not the companies. I agree with one aspect of this statement - acquiring and keeping good people is leader's most important task. This being said, let's have a closer look at the reasons why people quit jobs. Reason #1: Bad Leadership Leadership ability is always the lid on personal ... Read Full Article »
