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Project management best practices advise us to create a charter. Some organizations will never adopt this practice. Now what?

Following all of these project management best practices is overwhelming, why not just skip them?

Agile - once the transformer, now the transformed. pmstudent.com/transforming-a…

Continuous Improvement - Project managers you lead your team to get better each and every day!

Many people dread going to work on Mondays, indicating a lack of alignment between their work and their true passions.- If your work was aligned with your values and interests, you would be excited to start the workweek. youtu.be/e7hdUhjEEVc?si=Uq9s…

💪 Leaders, listen up! Compassion is NOT a sign of weakness. It's a demonstration of strength and vulnerability. It's about fostering connection, understanding, and mutual collaboration within your team. 💥🚀 youtu.be/aHCztt050Bc?si=Beba…

When the negotiation ends, what happens to the people? Thoughts from discussion with pmStudents. youtu.be/IXGnb-t17N0?si=Es8D…

Negotiation skills aren't just for procurement professionals. Discover how negotiation impacts your work, personal life, and even problem-solving. Tune in to learn more! 💼🌟 youtu.be/FJ8A1nOMRDo

A little silly makes team meetings and hard work more interesting, and can strengthen bonds. Don't be silly about schedules, and budgets, and treating people well. Do be silly when a light hearted joke or a funny dance or a crazy hat can bring smiles to your team.

Happy Monday! Embrace the spirals.

When the Stoic Gods come calling - aka anger and frustration. danpink.com/pinkcast/pinkcas…

#Project Managers - How did your day go? And your week? I bet you faced some change.

Your team members like you? Great. But what you really need is their respect.

How do your colleagues describe you as leader? How do YOU want them to describe you? Strive for how your team perceives your leadership style and consider the qualities you want to embody. #LeadershipGoals #TeamPerception

Project Managers ASK your team and leverage the best of their subject matter expertise and your project management skillset. Together you plan for success! buff.ly/49udACG

The quick fix or even worse, the fix it later person. Just go forward now, we will fix the problems later. Thoughts from a discussion with students. youtu.be/Ngg2SAtYFzo