How to Get People to Pay Attention During Meetings

They say that the average person fears public speaking more than death. But there is one thing that’s even worse than public speaking. What comes after. Every project manager knows it—that horrible moment at the end of a meeting, when the question floor is open, yet the room remains silent. You look up from your notes and your heart sinks…all the attendees are sleeping.
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Guest Post: The Role of a Project Manager in a Nutshell
Businesses use project managers (PM) to drive projects from concept to reality.
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Why You Don’t Need Project Management Software
Every team needs a project manager, but not every team needs project management software. In fact, there are certain situations where project manager would be more of a hindrance than help.
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How to Say “No” and Not Get Fired

This morning, I woke up upset. Last night I had a nightmare that Lena Dunham kicked me off the screenwriting team for her hit television show Girls. I awoke in an outrage—how dare she! Then I remembered—I was never actually on the screenwriting team for Girls. In fact, getting fired from this position I never had might be my brain’s way of telling
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3 Reasons Your Project Management Software Isn’t Saving You Time
Project management tools are specifically built to make a project team’s life easier. But you have to make sure that it’s the right fit for your organization.
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Why a “Family Culture” is Overrated
True family-style businesses are a rare and precious thing, and relationships like those can never be imposed or decided on as a matter of policy.
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