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  • Effective Team Management: The 10 Secrets You Need to Know

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    Project: The Business Value of ERP Team management can be challenging. It often involves navigating diverse personalities, work habits, and motivations while juggling your own responsibilities and keeping organizational goals in sight. Mastering this balancing act takes effort, but these ten secrets can guide any manager, from novice to expert, towards success. 1. The Marathon…

  • Adding People to the Problem?

    Adding People to the Problem?

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    Think adding people to a late project is the solution? Think again. When a project is running late, one of the most common reactions is to bring in more people to help catch up. But here’s the hard truth: simply adding people often creates more challenges than it solves. Here’s why. Every time you introduce…

  • Project Managers vs. People Leaders

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    Think of it like this: Project managers are the master builders. They take a blueprint (the vision) and meticulously construct the building, ensuring it’s delivered on time, within budget, and to specifications. They excel at: People leaders, on the other hand, are the architects. They envision the grand design, inspire others to contribute, and foster a collaborative…

  • Minecraft for Managers: Serious Leadership Skills from a Virtual World

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    While Winter Morgan’s “Trapped in the Overworld” and “Attack on Minecrafters Academy” are fictional adventures aimed at young Minecraft enthusiasts, they surprisingly offer valuable lessons that can be applied to leadership development. These seemingly simple stories provide a unique lens through which to explore essential leadership qualities in an engaging and accessible way. How Minecraft…

  • Powerful Phrases for Effective Customer Service: A Leadership Perspective

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    Renee Evenson’s Powerful Phrases for Effective Customer Service is a practical and valuable resource for anyone in a leadership role who aims to enhance their team’s customer service skills. While it may seem like a simple compilation of phrases and scripts, the book offers a deeper understanding of communication strategies that can significantly impact customer interactions and,…

  • Business Is Combat: A Fighter Pilot’s Guide to Winning in Modern Business Warfare – A Leadership Perspective

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    James D. Murphy, a decorated fighter pilot and successful entrepreneur, draws a compelling analogy between the high-stakes world of aerial combat and the challenges faced in modern business in his book, “Business Is Combat.” While the comparison might initially seem dramatic, Murphy skillfully translates his military experience into a practical leadership framework, offering valuable insights…

  • Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used By Peter Block

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    A Holistic Approach to Consulting Peter Block’s Flawless Consulting is more than just a guide for consultants; it’s a roadmap for anyone who wants to effectively influence others and create positive change. Block masterfully blends practical techniques with insightful observations about human behavior, making this book relevant for consultants and leaders across various fields. Strengths: Areas for…

  • Knowing Thyself: The Key to Project Management Success

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    The ancient Greek aphorism, “Know thyself,” inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, holds profound wisdom for project managers in the modern world. It’s not just about understanding your strengths and weaknesses, but also about actively seeking feedback and understanding the values of those around you. This self-awareness is the foundation upon which successful…