Tried & True Strategies for Improving Employee Engagement

Having all your employees checking in on time does not necessarily mean that your team is working at full capacity. While not necessarily a new phenomenon, employee disengagement and “presenteeism”, the idea that someone is physically at work though their focus is absent, is estimated to cost businesses in the US up to $150 billion...

Delegation: A How-To Guide

Task delegation has the ability to be truly transformative to the way we work and how our organizations function, yet all too often it is ourselves that get in the way. This can be for any number of reasons, such as: A fear of losing control over tasks Believing that you would do the task...

What Project Managers Need to Know About Cyber Security

Because companies are often segmented into departments based on discipline, it’s easy to assume that the IT department bears sole responsibility for cyber safety on a company-wide scale. Unfortunately, IT specialists aren’t the only ones logging into systems and utilizing networks. Every employee bears some level of responsibility for cyber security in this day and...

Ten Project Management Short Courses in the UK

Project management in the UK is becoming an increasingly sought after and hard to fill position. With the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, the possibility of millions of EU citizens leaving the country and massive skills shortages already showing there has never been a better time to get into the field. To get your foot on the...

Authoritarian vs. Participatory Project Management: Pros and Cons

When working on a team project, it helps to be aware of how different leadership styles can affect the overall group dynamic. Some teams may find authoritarian leadership more helpful, while others may prefer a more collaborative approach. To figure out which style of management is best for your team, read about the key differences...

Best English Universities for Project Management

England is a historic country with many prestigious universities that cater to the business sector. As the industries of science and technology evolve with exciting new projects, there is a growing need for a profession that can manage it all. Project management is swiftly becoming a focal point in business and universities are responding to...

The Six Best Courses for Project Managers Looking to Upskill

The world of project management is constantly changing as organizations look to build capability and capacity through the use of improved project management tools and introducing industry best practices. Due to this evolutionary environment, a project manager that wants to stay at the top of their game needs to be willing to upskill wherever possible...

An Overview of Kotter’s 8 Steps of Change Management

While countless tools, tactics, methods and strategies have changed over the years, nearly two decades after its introduction in 1996, organizations of all sizes continue to rely upon Dr. John Kotter’s 8-step process for Change Management. Given its prominence, value and, frankly, its remarkable durability in a rapidly shifting business world, we thought it would...

The Power of Employee Feedback & Impactful Coaching

Most millennials do about 70% of their learning on the job so it should come as no surprise that a traditional performance review isn’t nearly as effective as it once was. In fact, when done poorly, annual reviews can negatively affect performance. To satisfy your team’s need for leadership development, a personal approach and one-on-one...

Why You Should Say “Thank You” to Your Team

“Thank You”, that simple and conscious act of giving thanks and being grateful, has been proven to be very effective in cultivating a successful workplace culture and creating a positive impact on employee engagement. In fact, recent analysis conducted by Gallup shows that employees who receive recognition in the workplace show a significant increase in...