As it turns out, simply being aware of what experts do won't ensure you become one. Rather, if you want to build expertise in a particular area, such as planning, research indicates there is one thing you should do. And because even an expert can't do it alone, we offer three tips on how to help your team, help you plan.
Read moreHow do you tell an expert from a novice? Look at how they plan.
What can we learn about planning from the problem-solving practices of experts and novices? In this post, the second in a three-part series on planning, I review research on expertise to uncover some practical planning tips.
Read moreWayfinding tips for Project Managers
Through recent experiences hiking in the California desert, I've learned a lot about being lost and finding my way again. These wayfinding lessons have proven to be useful in areas of my life beyond hiking — including my work as a project manager. If you find yourself leading a project that’s gotten off course, these tips may be just what you need to get back on track.
Read moreMy bottom-line lessons on project management.
After twenty years leading projects, my approach to project management is pretty practical. There is always something fancy you can do, but for me it comes back to some core ideas.
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