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Methods for decluttering your mind.

The Foundation of Productivity: Starting with a Clear Mind and Syste Introduction From ancient meditation practices to modern cognitive therapy, the idea of clearing the mind has always been a sought-after goal. In our age of constant notifications, endless apps, and information overload, mental decluttering has become more crucial than ever. When it comes to organis...

How I broke the chains of workplace anxiety and stress.

How I broke the chains of workplace anxiety and stress. How I managed to dial back my workplace anxiety from a 9/10 to a 3/10.

Democratic Project Management Pitfalls

Democratic Project Management: Navigating Perils & Solutions Does Democratic Project Management Work? I've observed many attempts to adopt democratic project management methods mid-flight, with teams keen on obtaining a majority consensus for decision-making. All of them have unravelled to an extent. As much as I appreciate the concept, and people will point....

Situational Leadership An overview of situational leadership by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard.

I've created a project management self-assessment questionnaire to measure the maturity of your project disciplines.

It can help identify areas of improvement and drive a continuous improvement cycle.

Project Management Self-Assessment An assessment questionnaire for conducting a project management self-assessment

I've curated and checked 79 Project Management Statistics. Find out where things go wrong and what others do with their projects.

79 Project Management Statistics for 2023 A curated and reviewed list of the top statistics around Project Management as of October 2023.

OKRs. I LOVE 'em. They are an awesome tool that everyone should have in their toolkit. But, I had some struggles before I found my successes. A summary of how to overcome OKR implementation issues.

Overcoming Troubles of Implementing OKRs My top reasons for why OKRs fail; Overcomplication, especially in the early days Not having the right tools for visibility and tracking Lack of managerial support and buy-in Mutation of the OKR method I make no bones about the fact that I love Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and champion them as....

If you want to grow at complex project management, get certified, then rip it up.

Knowing the rule book is great, but no project is the same, so adapt your technique and tools to each one.

Stuck in a creativity rut?

Sometimes a change of environment, like a coffee shop, can provide a fresh perspective.

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Out of creative juice? Use sticky notes for brainstorming sessions.

Each note is an idea, and you can rearrange them to find unexpected solutions.

Struggling with task management?

Try the 'Two-Minute Rule'.

If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately.

It's astounding how much you can clear off your to-do list.

Apply the Pomodoro Technique to project tasks:

25 minutes of focused work, followed by a 5-minute break.

You'll be amazed at how productive you can be

How much time is lost to meetings? Check out the latest statistics.

The State of Meetings in 2023: A Dive into Meeting Statistics, Culture, Productivity, and Costs Introduction The dynamics of workplace meetings have undergone considerable change, especially in the context of remote work and ever-evolving office norms. Recent reports from Owl Labs, Atlassian, and Doodle offer a comprehensive look into the current state of meetings. This article aims to synthes...

Exploring the dangers of 'groupthink' in my latest article.

The Groupthink Trap: How Conformity Can Break Your Business “Groupthink” is a term coined by psychologist Irving Janis in 1972 to describe a situation where the desire for group harmony overrides rational decision-making. Essentially, it happens when people in a group value consensus over the quality of the outcome, leading to less-than-optimal decisions...

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2023 Meeting Statistics. Just how much time are we wasting?
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How much time and money do we waste in meetings?
Find out with my meeting cost calculator.
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The Ultimate Guide to Project Management Careers
How to get started in project management and what to expect.

The Ultimate Guide to Project Manager Careers: Pathways, Skills, and Opportunities Contents Introduction What is Project Management? Why Choose a Career in Project Management? How to Start a Project Manager Career Key Skills for a Project Manager Career Pathways in Project Management Salary and Job Outlook Certifications Introduction If you're considering stepping into the dynamic...

Free project methodology calculator.
Work out the best method for delivering your project (Agile, Kanban/Scrum, Prince2/PMBOK).
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Project Management 101: The 5 phases and every major document template you might need (all free).

5 Phases of a Project Management Life Cycle & Supporting Templates A basic introduction to the key phases a project manager will follow in the project management life cycle. Includes templates

I've created a project complexity calculator. https://buff.ly/46h1tYc.

The calculator can help assess a project's risk and determine how to approach it. Why? Two key reasons;

1) To remove arbitrary decision-making and use criteria to tell you if you have a complex project.
2) Rank it against other projects using the same scoring method.

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Budget Tracker Template Use this template to track budget and actual spend during a project. Introduction The Project Budget Document is an integral management tool that provides a comprehensive view of the financial dimensions of a project. Divided into three main sections—Budgeted Figures, Actuals, and Variance—this ...

Project Complexity Calculator Hi. I'm excited to share a tool I've been working on, designed to alleviate some common pain points in project management: the Project Complexity Calculator. What is the Project Complexity Calculator? Simply put, it's a tool to help you measure how complex a given project is. Using a set of criteria...

Change Management Template Use this template to capture a proposed change to a project's scope and evaluate its risks and backout plan Introduction The Change Management Document serves as an authoritative guide to manage changes within a project effectively. It is a structured repository containing all essential details rela...

RAID Log Template - Risks, Actions, Issues & Decisions A simple tool to manage a variety of aspects of a project in one place. Introduction The Project RAID Log Template is a comprehensive tool designed to efficiently track and manage Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) within any project. Developed to be an all-in-one repository, this template...

Don't underestimate how much some people don't like writing documents. This can be for a variety of reasons and none of them bad. If you sense it, try to find the reason behind it.

Communications Plan Template The Communication Plan template guides you through creation of a structured approach to project comms Introduction Our Communications Plan Template is essential to facilitate effective and efficient communication within your project teams and stakeholders. Designed to work with your project’s uniq...