With all of the buzz around the recent release of the movie adaptation of Andy Weir's book "The Martian",... read more →
The 30th September is International Podcast Day, a day when podcasters around the world are celebrating their art and craft. As such it seemed appropriate that this post should consider the... read more →
There are a number of different communication technologies available to the modern project manager to interface with and coordinate their virtual project teams. The technologies range from standard email communications, whether one to... read more →
In many of my conversations, the topic of self awareness among project personnel comes up. It comes up both in general and most specifically as a major contributor to the development of successful... read more →
Communication failures in organisations expose the business to many risks including; rework, high rejection rates of output, schedule blowouts, cost over runs and higher than normal involuntary turnover of personnel.... read more →
For anyone working in a team based project environment, be it co-located or virtual, single or multi cultural, developing a comprehensive communication toolkit, one comprising different communication styles and skills,... read more →
Love them or hate them, teleconferences are a part of the modern business landscape. Barely a week, or for some barely a day passes without them joining a teleconference. Often, upwards... read more →
Much of the management guidance used in western businesses for delivering employee feedback suggests that the best approach is to say something good, followed by commenting on an area for improvement... read more →
Trust is fundamental to any relationship, whether it is business or personal. If there is no trust between partners, things will not run as smoothly as they do when the... read more →
It's been said that the eight most frightening words in international business are "I'm from head office, I'm here to help". The fear that an impending visit from head office can... read more →