You’ve got a project underway, but something just seems…off. You’ve got all the elements – project plan, roadmap, resources – but it’s not progressing the way you thought it would, and you can’t really say if it’ll be delivered as planned. You think you need help, but you’re not certain where to begin or if […]
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Sure, everyone wants to be a Scrum Master. It’s easily the most recognizable Agile role. Even people unfamiliar with Agile have heard of it. I mean, “Master”…right? But what about the Scrum Product Owner? Scrum Pr… what? I had the opportunity to become a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) by attending Angela Druckman’s
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So you’ve learned about Agile project management. Maybe you’ve become a certified Scrum Master. You’re applying at least some of these principles to your projects. But how does Agile impact leadership? And how can you use Agile to become a better leader? I had the opportunity to attend a PMI-sponsored training workshop to gain insight
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Compliance training is rarely a team favorite. Many employees might consider it a burden, something to sit through out of obligation. This is likely due to dull, off-the-shelf online learning solutions or poorly designed learning programs that fail to consider easy-to-avoid common practices. However, we cannot underestimate the importance of well-designed and engaging compliance training
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Building a diverse remote dream team that transcends time zones is becoming an increasingly popular trend among companies. Collaboration and team building are crucial for job satisfaction and fostering excellent working relationships that drive engagement. This article presents seven essential tips to help you build your dream team, regardless of geographical constraints. But first, let’s
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When I was a kid, it was my dream to explore the seas as a marine biologist. In my teens, I wanted to be a funky drummer in a rock band. During my college days, I honed in on my writing skills and got a degree in journalism. Today, I’m still exploring what I can
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I’ve heard it a lot in my last three years of job hopping. It doesn’t matter if you’re as big as Microsoft and Expedia or a small, thriving business, finding good talent is a tough act. What’s even harder is getting the good ones to stick around, because if you’re not noticing them, your competition
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When someone throws $26.2 billion in cash on the table, you don’t think to just walk away. Neither did LinkedIn in its most recent acquisition from Microsoft. While many analysts have opened up on how this will grow LinkedIn’s business and solidify its future as the Facebook for enterprise social networking, few are talking about
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What does it take to build a high-powered, effective network these days? Networking – the art of making and maintaining relationships – is a two-way street: it’s about getting to know people whom you can help and who can help you. Effective networking isn’t a result of luck – it requires hard work and persistence.
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You may know them for their trademark entrepreneurial spirit and inspiring work-life balance. Generation X holds some of today’s great business minds, such as Tesla’s Elon Musk, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Google’s Larry Page. But largely they are overshadowed by last of the Baby Boomers or fear being surpassed by overly eager Millennials. However, there’s
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It’s what makes many employees love their jobs, some may even enjoy it more than their paycheck. This may seem crazy, but what’s crazier are some of the benefits we are seeing popping up in businesses these days, such as unlimited vacation time, pet insurance, or simply a free beer every Friday. Let’s take a
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The New Year is far behind us and so perhaps are those resolutions you made. The good thing is that it’s always a great time to reflect and set new goals for yourself in both your personal and professional life. I, myself, have been reflecting a lot on what I can do to improve at
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