Take A Risk

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jul 28, 2020 8:42:00 AM
Risk is out there. Sometimes, whether we live for it or avoid it at all costs, we just have to take a risk. Here are 3 steps to make risk a little easier
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis

The Perfect Kickoff

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jun 23, 2020 9:26:00 AM
What do project kickoffs usually look like? Here are some tips to help you, your team, and your projects, get started on the right foot during a great k...
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis

Watermelon Projects

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jun 16, 2020 9:18:21 AM
'Watermelon Project,'...when a project's status says green, but...is closer to a...red...20% of projects report a 'green' status...actually in trouble...
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis

4 Ways to Help Interns Be Successful

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on May 26, 2020 10:49:13 AM
A successful intern can be a huge asset to your business, but, like any employee, they need a little maintenance and management. They're looking for gui...
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management & Business Analysis, Leadership & Influence, Internships

Common Ground

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on May 21, 2020 4:33:18 PM
Friends, the art and science of business analysis and project management are two sides of the same coin. You don’t have to be a “Business Analyst” to...
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management & Business Analysis

A Fable to Fix Your Projects

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on May 6, 2020 4:08:17 PM
If we understand why we're doing what we're doing, we can do it better. Critical success factors on any project include making sure everyone understands...
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management & Business Analysis

So, What Exactly Is Emotional Intelligence?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 18, 2020 9:00:00 AM
So, what exactly is Emotional Intelligence? It's really four things: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Change & Transition, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management & Business Analysis, Leadership & Influence

Oops, we did it again!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Dec 3, 2019 9:18:26 AM
Something's not right...We can't exactly tell you when...go wrong, but we can...guarantee that someone will mess up. Here are some tips to recover quickly!
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management & Business Analysis, Leadership & Influence

Breaking into Business Analysis

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Nov 12, 2019 9:10:36 AM
We’ve seen a lot of increased interest in Business analysis and wanted to share three ways you can practice Business Analysis right where you are.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management & Business Analysis, Leadership & Influence

Building a Better Business Case

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Nov 5, 2019 9:14:06 AM
You've got a fantastic idea that'll streamline processes, save money, and improve customer service. Now what? You should probably write a business case.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management & Business Analysis