Being an entrepreneur is an exciting place to be... until the reality hits and you learn that it's actually harder to grow a business than it originally looked. It all starts with the desire to share your knowledge or skill, continues with the excitement of selling your first product or service, and gets derailed with the frustration of bringing ... Read Full Article »
The #1 Reason Why Projects Fail
There are countless reasons why projects fail. From team issues, through lack of project management skills, to the low stakeholder engagement, you can find couple hundred reasons behind project failure or delays. If your organization ever led a project or initiative that was delayed, over budget, or under promise, you want to continue reading ... Read Full Article »
Why To Use Mind Mapping
When you’re dealing with a complex problem, mapping out a new training or program or drafting your business strategy, chances are that you go through a lot of paper and sticky notes. If you’re a Counter Active Implementor like myself, chances are that sticky notes, flip chart or paper just don’t cut it for you and you will be fine with virtual ... Read Full Article »
Top 3 Leadership Lessons from the US Immigration Order
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 »
5 Scary Project Management Horror Stories To Avoid
Project failure isn't an industry specific problem. And in spite of some disastrous stories from IT projects, it isn't even a department specific problem. Bad project management impacts most of the workplaces. And sadly, population around the globe has to deal with consequences even in their personal lives (especially in connection to government ... 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 »
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 »