Saving the world is a heavy undertaking. That's probably why many of us leave it to the superheroes of cartoon and screen to take on. Or the men and women of the armed forces, taking on the impossible while wearing blue berets. Whatever your preferred form of superhero, real or imagined, it probably isn't you. But maybe it's time to go get a cape...
Change orders are unavoidable in construction projects but they can be controlled and reduced by applying appropriate project planning tools and processes. In this study, the author focuses on the change order cost in a recently completed construction management at risk (CMR) project in order to examine the types of change orders, the magnitude and numbers of change orders, and conclude the lessons learned.
How do you break through white noise? How do you communicate to your audience that what you need them to do is important? What it boils down to is a thoughtful communication plan that includes a focus on people, process and technology.
In the first installment of this new series on crisis management in healthcare, a practitioner shares her experience standing up a project after a food poisoning emergency, with a focus on effective stakeholder management, communication and resilience.
A mid-air medical emergency forced this physician to jump into action, relying on her project management skills to avert tragedy. The incident left her focused on refining existing medical protocols for airlines and first responders.
An accidental administration of paint thinner led to a rare blood disorder with a 6-year-old child, forcing medical staff to act quickly—and led to a wider hospital-wide project to improve emergency preparedness.
What is truly important to keep in mind as we embark on a career path, no matter what stage of our life? This writer shares the story of a medical professional by relaying an interview with some valuable lessons on work--and life.
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"Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most times he will pick himself up and carry on." - Winston Churchill |
