Meetings are most often the setting for engaging new ideas, confirming previous positions and making important decisions. But there are a number of common psychological traps that can sabotage the process and the decision-making of well-intentioned project leaders, including dissonance, rationalization and circular causation.
Smart, high-performing organizations are structured to react more quickly to external and internal shifts. They view the future as a possibility, change as an opportunity, and their strategy as the tool to get them there. Here are 10 strategic execution trends they will be focusing on in 2015.
You have to truly understand a problem before you can solve it. Here are three techniques or tools for trouble-shooting complex problems and related interdependencies on your projects, ranging from root cause analysis to structured brainstorming approaches such as affinity diagrams and mind maps.
When managing a crisis, leaders must be willing to accept responsibility for their decisions and have the courage to follow through. But limited information, risk avoidance and self-preservation can lead to poor choices or inaction. Here are four decision-making traps to recognize and avoid.
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing organizations to rethink their strategy and refocus their investments. And just as our understanding of the crisis continues to evolve rapidly, our strategic response must, too, with continuous review and refinement to ensure it stays relevant. Here are four must-ask questions to support the process.
By leveraging artificial intelligence, agile teams can gain greater insights into potential risks, make more informed decisions, and improve outcomes. From identification and forecasting to monitoring and contingency planning, here are four ways that using AI can make a positive difference in agile risk management.
As operating costs and demand care continues to soar, it has become imperative to minimize financial risk in healthcare design projects. Here are four strategies that emphasize ongoing prioritization, repurposing, and collaborative delivery.
What rules of thumb do you keep in mind when you’re analyzing business problems and recomending solutions? It is the thought processes behind the data that can often make the difference between good work and great work. Here is one BA’s list.
It's one thing to have a lofty vision for your organization's future state, quite another to inspire people to execute and achieve it. From preoccupation with the immediate, to weak buy-in from mid-level leadership, here are five barriers to implementing your strategic direction.
A skilled technical project manager bridges the gap between technical and non-technical issues, creating a cohesive team to ensure the successful setup and delivery. Here’s a closer look at the role, including six best practices to succeed.