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

A Coach Approach

Posted by Melissa Worrel-Johnson and Ann Wright on Jul 29, 2021 11:30:51 PM
Integrating a “coach approach” within your leadership style elevates your presence, communication and listening skills.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Leadership & Influence

Leveling Up with a Personal Purpose Statement

Posted by Barb Ranck on Jul 22, 2021 5:05:34 PM
Where could having more energy and passion benefit you today? A personal purpose statement can help you identify where your energy should be going and is.
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Topics: Business Skills & Business Acumen, 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

Key Soft Skills

Posted by Lynn Swanson on Jun 16, 2021 11:48:01 AM
In addition to the technical or job-specific skills you acquire, there are a whole host of soft skills you likely use every day that can be overlooked.
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Topics: Business Skills & Business Acumen