By Marianne Rimbark
Transforming organizations to become Lean and Agile while maintaining high levels of performance within its teams requires a strong focus on people. After all, these high-performing teams are the ones that deliver change and growth.
In this exclusive interview, Thought Leadership News chats with Nicole Friedberg, MBA, MBB, PMP, Master Black Belt, Project Manager, and Instructor at University of Michigan. Nicole shares her insights on Lean Six Sigma and the importance of Lean Six Sigma skills for individuals and teams.
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.”
By Brent Reed
Is there a dark side to agility? The approach many Agile “purists” will expound on is that you must do things a certain way, or if that way of working does not work, you have failed, and it’s your fault.
PMI’s 2022 Jobs Report offers a detailed look at where project professionals can find the best career opportunities, how they can increase earning power, and which skills matter the most.
By Alan Zucker
Excellent “soft skills” differentiate the great project managers. Since 90% of a project manager’s time is spent with others, it is no surprise that communications and emotional intelligence are vital traits.
By Dr. Harold Kerzner
For more than fifty years, project management has been in use but perhaps not on a world-wide basis. What differentiated companies in the early years was whether or not they used project management, not how well they used it.
Are you interested in taking your career to the next level? Still wondering if it’s important to get PMP® certified? Earning a professional certification is one of the most powerful and empowering ways to advance your skills and career. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam has changed significantly as of January 2, 2021, and
By Dr. Harold Kerzner
In 2020, hundreds of thousands of people across the globe were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Public sector, private sector, and government leaders across all businesses had to respond quickly to the effects of the crisis, often with very little time to prepare.
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