I have been part of a stream of consciousness on a LinkedIn forum about the characteristics of a great project manger. For the spelling and grammar purists out there, the…
Read MoreWhat Wise Project Leaders Do!
I am in south Florida today attending a conference hosted by John Maxwell and his team of dedicated people. In late June, I made a decision to become part of…
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I haven’t had a passionate topic since Remembrance Day. I usually wait for inspiration to strike and sometimes there is thump on the head that temporarily stuns you and reminds…
Read MoreLessons from Underground: Safety Matters.
I am watching the rescue of the miners in Chile. It struck me that I had seen this before and just like this, it could have been prevented. I have…
Read MoreDBPM Moment: PM and The Gridiron
It has been a while since a really good Drive By Project Management moment presented itself. Yesterday’s game between the BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers provided a real life…
Read MoreDrive By Project Management Moment – There Is No Time Management
You have to manage your time better. You can hear the drum beat in your head. I should have made better use of my time today. I should have… I…
Read MoreDrive By PM Moment – When Chest Pumping Fails
Based on your feedback and ideas, we are going to start a weekly “Drive By Project Management Moment” post. Your submissions for topics will be gratefully accepted. It has finally…
Read MorePM and Personal Stuff
It is over. I delivered the video and everyone is happy with the results: the bride and groom, the parents, my husband and family. My family are really glad because…
Read MoreLessons from Marvin the Martian: The Equipment is Faulty
Lesson Number 2 from Marvin the Martian. Marvin was totally focussed on his goal. To meet his goal, he had at his disposal sophisticated equipment that relied on a simple and easily…
Read MoreLessons from Marvin the Martian: Beware the Rabbit
On April 6, I presented a new topic at the PMI Winnipeg lunch meeting. Over the last 10 years or so, my team of movie nuts have been watching movies…
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