No Meeting Week
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Should Your Team Adopt No-Meeting Weeks?

This is a Great Article From Mountain Goat Software. No-meeting weeks are not a new concept. There are pros and cons to this approach. Thus it should not be adopted lightly. I read with interest about Google’s recent adoption of “No-Meeting Weeks.” Initiatives such as this have been proposed and used many times by many companies in the past. Google’s is in response to the increased fatigue many of us feel from the shift to all-remote work. As appealing as it sounds to have a week with no meetings, I think it’s a bad idea. The resurfacing of this idea, popping up afresh every few years, leads me to reason that it must not work. Companies start with great fanfare,... Read more

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Side Hustle Ideas From Your Annual Review and Planning

Every year we find ourselves reviewing what was done and planning for the months ahead.  We do this as part of crafting New Year’s resolutions or to plan for our business.  When we have a side hustle that makes this time more valuable.  As an incentive for you to get your planning and review done, here are some side hustle ideas that can come from this investment. Seasonal Problems As Side Hustle Ideas Seasonal problems are some of the most frustrating.  We suffer through them each season.  However, we tend to forget about them once the season passes.  Then we see it again and do not have the time to craft a solution that we can use now.  Instead of... Read more

Project Lifecycle Software
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Project Lifecycle Software – Finding The Best Approach For Your Solution

A good project lifecycle software program is a valuable asset to any business today. Even more so when trying to secure approval for any project they wish to undertake. However, when it comes to choosing the right kind of program, you need to look at the various models available. Then you have the data to evaluate which of these will best suit your requirements. Below we will take a close look at the various models. However, there are points to note. None of these can be interchanged with the others. Thus, we need to examine their weaknesses and strengths closely. The one that you choose should be one that can easily identify the risks that you may face. Therefore, it... Read more

develpreneur podcast
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Find a Role or Job That Makes You Happy

Many things can be used to measure your success.  One of the most important of these is whether you can find a job that makes you happy.  That will allow you to live a life where you never work.  There is a job that you perform to pay the bills.  However, that is not a bad thing when you do what you love.  I believe that all of us have this magical job out there.  It may be romantic, like thinking there is someone for everyone.  Nevertheless, it is worth our effort to find a fit that brings us joy. What Job Makes You Happy As a reader of this article (or follower of this site), you are likely interested... Read more

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Waterfall or Agile : Should I become PMP Certified or PMI-ACP Certified?

Are you wondering whether you should spend time studying for the PMP® Exam or concentrate on studying for the PMI-ACP® Exam? This is a question that many project managers ask themselves, especially with the increased popularity of Agile Project Management. To answer this question, you really need to look at the benefits of both.  Likewise, how these fit into your specific project management career goals. It may even come down to whether your future holds a waterfall or an agile approach. Read on for some insights to help you make an educated decision. The answer to this question cannot really come from me. It has to come from within you and depends largely on your goals, desired career path, and... Read more

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Maintaining Momentum And Steady Progress

Holidays and vacations provide us with many benefits.  However, maintaining momentum can be difficult during these times.  There are more than the normal level of distractions, along with a need to relax at least a little.  Fortunately, we can take small steps and keep our forward progress without taking much away from our time off. A Pause Is Ok While this episode focuses on how to maintain momentum and habits, that is not a requirement.  We can afford to put our drive for success on pause for a few weeks.  That is why we keep a focus throughout the year.  It allows us to take some time off and still see substantial progress each year.  However, it is worth looking... Read more