Month: July 2010
Struggling with Project Scope Creep
Scope creep is every project manager’s biggest challenge. When a project’s scope gets expanded to include ambitious work that was never planned for, it can disrupt the original project plan, stretch the timeline and blow away the budget. Some call it featuritis, as in “We’d like to add these featuresRead More
16 Tips for Being Productive While Working From Home
I work from home. My friends think I am the luckiest. I have all the time in the world. I don’t need to commute everyday. My work’s easy. I can go out whenever I want. Great life, right? I wish all of that was true. Despite the benefits of workingRead More
Have You Hired a Business Coach?
Though I’ve been freelancing full-time for two years, and I’m happy with where I am in my business, I’m a big fan of personal development. I read books, follow blogs, take classes, and attend conferences in my field. After all, everyone has areas where they could improve. Recently, I hadRead More
How Do You Get Energized?
It’s three in the afternoon. You’re tired, lethargic and ready to call it quits. Although you may be tempted to slump in your chair and let your eyes roll back in your head, you try to stay awake. After all, this isn’t the first time you’ve encountered the afternoon blahs.Read More
Managing Your Personal Brand Online
No matter your field, there are several advantages to establishing a presence online. You can connect with colleagues and customers, learn new things and help others learn, as well. But as you establish your online identity, it’s important to think about your personal branding. Just like Pepsi and Starbucks, weRead More
How Relative Is “Being on Time”?
In some cultures it is acceptable to be late, meaning arriving after the agreed upon time. This makes the definition of “being on time” subjective as some take it as meaning being 5 minutes before the agreed upon time, for others 15 minutes after. I’ve asked this of many peopleRead More
10 Life-Changing Benefits of the Internet Age
It is hard to imagine life without the internet. Actually, I am old enough to do just that. But it is amazing the effect that the internet has had on our lives. Believe it or not, there are still many people who don’t even own a PC – but thatRead More