Introduction As a manager, you are doing everything you possibly can to ensure team success. But what exactly does this entail? Depending on the circumstances, success my look different for each team. However, here are some common success markers: Markers for Team Success On time projects Good communication practices Clear Direction Optimal Organization Since team…
Read moreLegal Conferences to Attend in 2019
Are you a legal professional looking to gain more knowledge in the field of law? Would you like to network with other attorneys in the industry? Or, are you inspired to become a better lawyer? You can complete all of the above in addition to promoting your law firm, fulfilling your continuing legal education requirements,…
Read more10 Construction Conferences In 2019
Looking to add construction conferences to attend in 2019 to next year’s schedule? This article includes a wide variety of construction events that will meet your interests. When working in the construction industry, sector updates and education are key. The perfect place to meet, connect with, and learn from different industry professionals is at construction…
Read moreHow to Measure Productivity in Priority Matrix
Why Measure Productivity? Measuring productivity is an important part of making sure that you are doing the most you can to achieve your professional goals. However, taking this measurement is easier said than done. What exactly does one measure to get an accurate understanding of one’s productivity. Uninterrupted hours worked? Tasks completed? Projects finished ahead…
Read moreEisenhower’s Productivity Formula
Looking for the Productivity Formula Everyone wants to be more productive. We are always trying to increase our rate of output. Google the word “productivity” and you can find countless articles on how to increase personally productivity, employee productivity, company productivity, etc. Yet, what many productivity methods forget is that none of us try to…
Read moreVendor Management with Priority Matrix
What is Vendor Management? According to Gartner, vendor management is “a discipline that enables organizations to control costs, drive service excellence and mitigate risks to gain increased value from their vendors throughout the deal life cycle.” In the past, the outcome of an effective vendor management process was, first and foremost, was locating the lowest…
Read moreManaging Tight Deadlines with the Priority Matrix Gantt Chart
Intro Managing tight deadlines can be nerve wracking. However, Priority Matrix can help you own your timeline and make sure that that you are able to meet the deadline that you’ve been given. Beating Deadline Anxiety When faced with a deadline, the nerve wracking part is that we often have many different things to do…
Read moreHow Priority Matrix Helps Those Working as a Team Under Pressure
Introduction Some teams work on fairly low pressure projects. Other teams, take firefighters and other emergency response teams for instance, battle immense pressure on a daily basis. No matter the team, however, there will be moments where more than typical pressure is felt. A product team may feel the pressure rise as they near a…
Read moreEmployee Performance Review Template
Introduction An employee performance review can trigger significant anxiety, but not only for the person being appraised. For many managers giving performance reviews are as or more unpleasant than receiving them can be for their employees. However, performance reviews are an incredible opportunity for managers to bring out the best in their employees and managers…
Read moreCreate a Process Template for Every Project, Task, and Role in Your Company
Intro A great part of running a company is managing the processes that occur over and over again. These processes must remain consistent so that the results are achieved each time. Take a safety check for example. Regular checks are necessary for the company to remain safety compliant. However, the goal of compliance is to…
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