Author: Joe Lawrence
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Effective Communication: Practical Steps for Success
In the world of project management, effective communication is not just a valuable skill; it’s the cornerstone of success. Whether you’re coordinating a team, presenting to stakeholders, or resolving issues, your ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely can make or break a project. Fortunately, effective communication is a skill that can be honed and…
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When I Grow Up, I Want to be a PMP
Without a doubt, the number one thing people have asked me over the past 5 years since retirement is how to become a Project Manager. It is a great question and a great career choice for any experienced NCO or SNCO. In this article, I will give you the basics on how to get your…
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Why Military Personnel Excel in Transitioning to Project Management
Transitioning from a military career to the civilian workforce can be a significant life change. However, for many military personnel, particularly those with leadership and operational experience, the transition to project management can be remarkably smooth and successful. In this article, we will explore why military personnel often have an advantage when entering the world…
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On a Brief Break…
All sorry to have not brought this up earlier as time has ran away from me. Recently, I was able to achieve a long time goal of teaching at an online college and have been very engaged in learning the platform and the course material. Sadly, I haven’t been able to write as much as…
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Put in the Effort
This is one of my favorite Sun Tzu quotes because it is a reminder that we only rise to the level of our training. We need to make sure we are ready and our team is ready for the challenges we see on the horizon. We have to put in the effort and time before…
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Are you the Same?
We see this all the time when someone is placed into leadership roles. They either move forward like nothing new happened or they come in with their ‘kiss the boss’ mug. A real leader is the same person whether they are in follower’s role or as the leader of 1,800 people. You can really tell…
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Leaders Need to Simplify the Problem
The best leaders can take the most complex issues and simplify into terms that everyone can relate to. When faced with an issue, look at what the impacts of NOT solving it are and then paint that vision for your team. They will be able to solve a well defined problem if you give them…
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Can Words Change the World?
I would love to hear your thoughts on this quote. I can see how an idea could incite action, but without action words are useless. Thoughts?
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