2016

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Autocrats and Risk management

Musings on Project Management

Autocrates and autocratic leadership -- on the one hand -- and the classic risk management on the other hand. And we ask this because: From essayist Eric Grill writing in the leadership blog of St Thomas University we learn that: Autocratic leaders typically make all major decisions on their own, with little or no input from others

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Did I mention: no more self-organizing teams?

Musings on Project Management

I like headlines that have a simple message This one--No more self-organizing teams--caught my eye for three reasons: I agree with the sentiment It was written by Jim Highsmith, who rights some good stuff I have an interest in leadership per se Now, to be fair, Mike Cohn has an excellent counter-point blog, except he more or less supports the thesis (..)

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Thanking the GirlsGuideToPM Community (That’s You)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This year I received two emails that changed the way I think about this blog. I’ve been writing this blog for over 10 years now and it might sound odd to say it, but it’s only been the last couple that I’ve thought about what you might need. Penny Pullan, Virtual Leadership (Kogan Page). Maintaining a blog costs money.

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The 5 Skills You Need For Managing Complex Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Complexity Coping Skill #5: Leadership. This can really help to see the bigger picture and change your outlook, which in turn builds your expertise, develops your leadership skills, helps you communicate more effectively and just be fab at your job. If you like the blog, you’ll love the newsletter – it’s full of.

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Giveaway Winner: Virtual Leadership

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Monica has won a copy of Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams * which is now on it’s way across the ocean. If you like the blog, you’ll love the newsletter – it’s full of. Congratulations to Monica from St. Paul Minnesota in the USA! Find out what I.

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Manage Your Energy, Not Just Your Time

Project Risk Coach

I’ve also blogged and taught others about project management. Perhaps you want to improve your leadership skills. Check out a book such as The Leadership Challenge. I find books on leadership and productivity motivate me. In recent years, I’ve had the privilege of working with college students at my church.

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Inspiring Women in Project Management: Traci Duez

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Since I didn’t like people (or more accurately felt people wouldn’t like me), I never sought out leadership roles yet was consistently encouraged to take them on. It doesn’t cost you any extra but if you click and buy I’ll receive a teeny commission towards helping keeping the blog going. That’s an affiliate link.

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