The 4×4 Framework for Successful Initiative Management

The 4×4 Framework for Successful Initiative Management

All initiatives have a common construct for success. This has been established and proven out over years of experience. Some industries or skill sets are very mature in managing initiatives. For others, this is totally new. Regardless, the framework below is the...
User Stories and Use Cases Go Hand-in-Hand

User Stories and Use Cases Go Hand-in-Hand

Whether it’s a software project or a marketing project, all projects have something to deliver. And all projects have users—people who will interact with that end solution, product, service, or other result you deliver. To define the requirements and get agreement on...
Make a Difference at Work

Make a Difference at Work

So you want to make a difference? You want to change the world? Save it even? Well, I have some bad news. You can’t. There it is. Feel free to go about your day and thank me later for not making you sit through another lengthy blog only to deliver that spoiler at the...
Feeling Overwhelmed at Work

Feeling Overwhelmed at Work

At one point or another you have probably uttered the words, “I am feeling overwhelmed.” Despite your best efforts, life seems to have gotten the best of you. It could be caused by your personal life, work, or most likely a combination of the two. But when the feeling...
Four Functional Disciplines Needed on All Projects

Four Functional Disciplines Needed on All Projects

All projects have a set of common characteristic by definition: they are temporary endeavors undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Because of this, they also have some common activities that must be executed. Such things as: developing the project...