ADKAR Model for Change
The ADKAR model is a simple, but effective tool for change management designed by Prosci. It stands for: A Awareness of the need for change D Desire to support the change K Knowledge of how to cha...
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The Integration of Change and Project Management is a Must!
Do You Want Your Project to Succeed? If I had to choose just one thing that would give a project its greatest overall chance of success, it would be outstanding change management. We all know that a ...
Scrum – like in Rugby?
Scrum as in an agile framework for managing projects. It was developed by Jeff Sutherland in 1993 and can be deceptively simple when first explained, but therein lies the brilliance. It was originall...
The Change Management 101 Model
There are many methodologies you can use in change management, but one of the simplest is the Change Management 101 Model: Plan, Do, Sustain. Plan Phase – Asses needs and Develop plan In this p...
Do Your Vendors Know You Are the Boss?
Vendor management – are you in control? Managing vendors is a challenge for many business owners. You’re juggling deadlines, different agencies, freelancers, costs, risk, and projects, an...
Get Results With Your Online Learning Programs!
I’ve helped to create numerous online learning programs and believe it or not, I actually prefer online instruction to in-person, with one caveat – the creators of the training must know what t...
Onboarding, Onboarding, It’s All I Hear About!
Trying to figure out why onboarding has become so important? Whether you are hiring for the C-suite or an entry level position, a fantastic onboarding program can be your most valuable tool. The way...
Is Agile “All That?”
Many people ask me, “Is Agile really that great and why should we use it over traditional methods? Using Agile for project management benefits your team, your clients, and your bottom line in a...
Train Your Employees and Then Train Them Some More!
Training your staff in client relations will save your business and perhaps even make the world a better place. I have a friend who is a mail carrier. He went to work for the post office because he “...
Should You Outsource?
The advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing projects Outsourcing projects is often a great way for medium sized and smaller businesses to enjoy great cost savings. After all, why maintain a full-...