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Can Project Managers Make Themselves “Linchpins” In Their Organizations?

March 31, 2010 by Mel Bost Leave a Comment

I just finished a new book by Seth Godin entitled Linchpin.  It was a very thought provoking book about the realities of today's job market and worldwide industry outlook.  In this book, Seth defines a "linchpin" as a person who is "indispensable" to an organization.  A "linchpin" is a person who acts as an "artist" by:  (1) creating and sharing new organizational … [Read more...] about Can Project Managers Make Themselves “Linchpins” In Their Organizations?

What is “Resiliency” and How Can Project Managers Develop the Quality in Themselves?

March 19, 2010 by Mel Bost 4 Comments

If you are a project manager, you should be working everyday to develop a quality or capability known as "resiliency."  Resiliency is the ability to spring back or rebound from emotional setbacks.  Resiliency is "mental toughness."  In this context, "mental toughness" or tenacity is the ability to lock-on to an end-result, goal, or project and to successfully handle all the … [Read more...] about What is “Resiliency” and How Can Project Managers Develop the Quality in Themselves?

Can You Hear Me Now? What are some Effective Communication Mechanisms Project Managers Can Employ with Teams and Stakeholders? Part II

March 16, 2010 by Mel Bost 5 Comments

In Part I of this post, we discussed two communication mechanisms--Situational and Empathic Communication--that project managers can use to ensure that stakeholders hear and understand key project issues.  In my experiences working with many project managers in a PMO environment, Situational and Empathic Communication--along with Resonance and Metaphorical Communication, the … [Read more...] about Can You Hear Me Now? What are some Effective Communication Mechanisms Project Managers Can Employ with Teams and Stakeholders? Part II

Can You Hear Me Now? What are some Effective Communication Mechanisms Project Managers Can Employ with Teams and Stakeholders? Part I

March 7, 2010 by Mel Bost 8 Comments

If you have been following my project related posts on this Blog, you know that one of my themes has been effective communication with all project stakeholders.  Of course, this means using different types of communication, with different types of stakeholders,  in different types of situations.  It has often been said that, if you want someone to talk with you in a … [Read more...] about Can You Hear Me Now? What are some Effective Communication Mechanisms Project Managers Can Employ with Teams and Stakeholders? Part I

When Is The “Best Time” To Document The Project Lessons Learned During Your Project?

January 28, 2010 by Mel Bost 3 Comments

Note that the question above says the “best time” and not the “most convenient” time.  The “best time” should be that time which will allow for reflection, feedback and adjustment of any project assumptions or other parameters which would contribute to project success.  It should be that time which will allow win-win solutions to be identified from issues with different … [Read more...] about When Is The “Best Time” To Document The Project Lessons Learned During Your Project?

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Mel Bost is a project management consultant specializing in project closeout and lessons learned, as well as process improvement, best practices, and benchmarking. For the past several years, he has been teaching “Project Management for Research” to postgraduate students at Arizona State University, as well as developing new approaches to the research process. Read More

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