Sinikka Waugh

Sinikka Waugh
Sinikka Waugh is a recognized leader in understanding people and in adapting tools, techniques, and processes to meet the demands of the situation at hand. Since 2006, Sinikka has provided compassionate leadership in transformation initiatives. When she isn’t in front of a class, she enjoys putting her background in English and French Literature to work, by writing blogs about the subjects she teaches every day. Are you ready? If you are, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! contactus@yourclearnextstep.com
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Recent Posts

Appreciation Preferences in the Workplace

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 18, 2024 8:54:51 AM
Did you know that  more appreciation can start with you?  When we feel underappreciated, chances are the people around us feel it too. So, what can we do? 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Bringing Value to the Table at Work

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 11, 2024 10:38:37 AM
Workplace value is essential to an organization’s success, because understanding our personal value at work impacts how well we work and what we’re able to accomplish!
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

4 Ways to Hit Refresh

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 3, 2024 2:39:18 PM
The theme for Your Clear Next Step this year is refreshment. Burnout, fatigue, and the relentless pace of life left people drained last year.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

But You're WRONG

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Mar 28, 2024 9:30:15 AM
Working relationships get strained to the point where they’re not relationships, and they simply don’t work. So, what do we do about it?
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence

Stop Talking and Listen

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Mar 14, 2024 3:18:19 PM
This helps someone’s workday by providing useful steps on how to listen better and have more effective conversations!
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Take Five

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 27, 2024 2:54:06 PM
Some project managers can focus all their attention on a project. But for the vast majority of us, juggling multiple efforts simultaneously is the norm.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Project Management & Business Analysis

Let Me be Clear

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 15, 2024 2:49:07 PM
Sometimes things don’t pan out exactly as we want on a project. It doesn’t meet expectations, it needs to be reworked, the team is struggling with what they’re doing…
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis

The 5 Why's

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 1, 2024 1:39:04 PM
I am a firm believer in refreshing the tools we use as well as in this theory’s effectiveness. So, I’m offering up this fresh look at the "5 Why’s"
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Topics: Business Skills & Business Acumen, Project Management & Business Analysis

Enriching the Iron Triangle

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jan 25, 2024 9:35:53 AM
When I’m considering a project, I’ll consider the “Iron Triangle,” a metaphor describing three things necessary for a well-planned project.
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Topics: Business Skills & Business Acumen, Project Management & Business Analysis

I Believe This

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jan 18, 2024 9:55:16 AM
I wanted to re-share the six pillars and how I believe they relate to us as project managers and coaches! 
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Topics: Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration