Collaboration Is Not the Culprit
Several recent studies have indicated that collaboration can hurt your organization and your best people, the most insightful and capable, theRead More ➜
Matrix Management Magazine
Collaborative Leadership: Worth the Extra Work
As leaders, we are wired to be efficient, to not spin our wheels, and to not waste resources. Working withRead More ➜
Be a Coach—Not a Boss
Nobody likes to be bossed around. Yet, a strong boss who is able to direct the actions of others isRead More ➜
Documenting Team Accountability
In our article, The Case for Team Accountability, we looked at reasons why shared team accountability promotes project success. ButRead More ➜
Best Laid Plans… Lead to Great Results!
Planning often gets a bad rap. It’s boring. It takes too long. It makes things sound too scary, or it’sRead More ➜
Do You Need an Organizational GPS?
A colleague was driving to meet with a new client and she was late. She’d taken a wrong turn andRead More ➜
The Case for Shared Team Accountability
Do your team members struggle to work together? Do your team leaders struggle to bring high-performing teams together to deliver teamRead More ➜
Master the Matrix: 3 Accountability Tips for Project Leaders
Accountability can help or hinder your project. In the past, accountability was often synonymous with blame. It created fear, forcedRead More ➜
Master the Matrix: 4 Tips to Help You Lead Matrix Teams Successfully
Are your team members challenged with multiple initiatives and conflicting priorities? Are you struggling to make commitments your team canRead More ➜
Working Cross-Functionally
Working cross-functionally poses a challenge for any project leader. Team members have functional commitments and loyalties. Resource area leaders have functionalRead More ➜
Sold Anything Lately?
What does sales have to do with project management? Plenty. All Project Managers need to have the ability to sell.Read More ➜
Collaboration: The Foundation of Great Matrix Teams
Collaboration is the act of working together to achieve a common goal. In a matrix, leading teams collaboratively helps themRead More ➜