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

Staying Strong From Start to Finish

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Nov 30, 2023 10:14:22 AM
One of the most integral pieces of Project Management is powering through from start to finish. The trick is knowing who should get fired up and when!
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis

3 Ways to Follow Up on Project Management

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Nov 22, 2023 1:16:39 PM
Have you ever been behind on a project, and didn’t even realize it? I’ve been there too. Maybe it slipped our minds, or maybe we handed it off to somebody.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis

Admit One!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 17, 2023 8:36:42 AM
Heading to the fair is like executing a new project at work, a trip to any major event takes advanced planning and more than a little thought.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis, Leadership & Influence

Are You Focusing on the Right Things?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 8, 2022 1:43:20 PM
At Your Clear Next Step, we've found that making sure you're focused on what matters goes a long way to being effective! The planning you do now
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis, Leadership & Influence

But I Didn’t Ask For This!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jul 14, 2022 2:47:01 PM
When planning for an intentional change, we plan in advance, seek buy-in, and plan communications. But when the change “happens”, our timeline changes...
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition, Project Management & Business Analysis

Good things come to those who PLAN

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jul 7, 2022 2:18:49 PM
Sometimes when we're busy, we have a hard time justifying taking time to stop and slow down and plan things out. We need this time, though, and here's why…
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis