Alan Zucker
Alan Zucker has over 25 years of experience leading projects and project management organizations in Fortune 100 companies. In 2016, Alan founded Project Management Essentials to share his passion for and experience in project management, leadership, and Agile.
Alan is a frequent keynote speaker and thought leader. He authors monthly articles, is regularly quoted in the industry press, and is a podcast guest. He is an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University and the University of Georgia; and is a senior instructor with several national, professional development organizations.
Alan has a master’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland and a master’s and a certificate in IT Project Management from the George Washington University. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Agile Professional (PMI-ACP) through the Project Management Institute. He also holds multiple Agile certifications from Disciplined Agile, Scrum Alliance, and Scaled Agile.
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Website: https://pmessentials.us
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanizucker/
Twitter: Alan @pmessentials_us
Authored Articles
Improve Your Project Schedule
By Alan Zucker
Let’s be honest, most project schedules disappoint. They are unrealistic, complicated, and do not help guide execution. Even with these powerful tools, only about half of all projects are completed on time, as reported in the PMI Pulse of the Profession®.
Work = Life Priorities
By Alan Zucker
Balancing our work and home lives is a challenge that nearly everyone faces. We need to set clear priorities, set reasonable expectations, and be efficient in our work.
Simple Rules for High-Performing Agile Teams
By Alan Zucker
Servant leadership and self-organizing teams are foundational Agile characteristics. However, defining these principles is like explaining gravity to a child—clear, tangible descriptions are elusive.
Emotional Intelligence | Pick Your Battles Wisely
By Alan Zucker
When there is conflict, we cannot control the other person’s behaviors. However, we own our response. Our choice can be the difference between a career-limiting and a career-enhancing move. The decision is ours.
Balance Your Work and Life Priorities | 4 Guiding Principles
By Alan Zucker
Balancing our work and home lives is a challenge that nearly everyone faces. I was a single parent for many years and managed large teams and projects in Fortune 100 companies. It was not always easy.
Busy, But Not Productive
By Alan Zucker
Everyone tells me they are busy. They are on video or conference calls from morning until evening. On average, people receive over 100 emails per day and send at least 40. A common complaint is, “I spend my entire day meeting and doing email; and have no time for my ‘real’ work.”
