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

What is the Most Important Skill Set?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 19, 2021 9:01:06 PM
For BAs, soft skills are about 85% of what they do in their careers. There are 5 skills that are most important for a BA to be an excellent communicator.
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Topics: Project Management & Business Analysis

Are you a PM?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 12, 2021 4:23:12 PM
Even if it's not in your job title, I can almost guarantee you've worn the hat of Project Manager a handful of times in your career. Here are 4 tips.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Project Management & Business Analysis

Increase Your Influence

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 5, 2021 6:37:05 PM
Influence is something we often think about in connection with leaders, not necessarily Jill from accounting or Bob in IT. Everyone, though, has influence 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Leadership & Influence

Better Workday, Better Life

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jul 15, 2021 8:04:26 PM
Thankfully there are a few things you can do while at work that will help you live a longer, healthier life, and have a better workday. 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Take A RIDE

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jul 8, 2021 5:07:44 PM
Ideally, you are able to provide in-the-moment coaching, but sometimes that’s not possible, and so A RIDE is a good tool to use after the fact.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Top Tips for Tough Moments

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jul 1, 2021 5:19:21 PM
There are lots of reasons tough moments can occur, and just a handful of tips to keep top of mind for when they do.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Helping Others Stay Engaged

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jun 24, 2021 3:20:27 PM
'How do I get other people to stay engaged in the project, even when they don’t feel like it?' Here are 3 techniques I’ve found useful over the years.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis, Leadership & Influence

Hope in the Dark

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jun 10, 2021 10:38:59 PM
Keeping with the theme of resilience & finding hope in tough times, let me offer 4 strategies for dealing with difficulties at work or in our daily lives.
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Topics: Faith, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Fixing Your 'Ugh' Projects

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jun 3, 2021 10:39:42 PM
Plenty of projects make us say 'ugh.' I’m opposed to letting folks suffer through unpleasant projects. Here are four useful tips for you to apply...
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis

Even Better Than Before

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on May 27, 2021 5:40:28 PM
If we work with no opportunity to improve, we get grouchy, disengaged, and we start wondering if this is really all there is. So, it's time to level up...
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen