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How to Improve Work Ethic: Advice for Leaders

Do you feel like your employees are lacking a sense of work ethic? Are you looking for tips on how to improve work ethic in your organization? Work ethic is, to a large extent, down to individual employees: Some people have a greater work ethic than others due to their personality or life experiences. That being said, there are things you can, as a leader, do to improve work ethic among your subordinates. With this in mind, here’s how to improve work ethic in your organization.

Problem-Solving Teams: How & When to Deploy Them

Does your team get stuck when it encounters a problem that’s beyond its expertise? What if your organization had a team designed to come in and save the day? In Team Topologies, Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais recommend dividing your workforce into four types of teams. One type is what they call “complicated-subsystem teams,” which are basically problem-solving teams. Read more to understand how and when such specialized teams should be deployed.

Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun: Book Overview

How to Have an Effective Strategic Discussion

Want an overview of Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun? What does a project manager do? In Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun, he explains what makes a good project leader and how you can better communicate with the people you work with if you find yourself in that role. In the book, Berkun answers the many questions you may have on leadership and project management. Read on for an overview of Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun.

Team Topologies: The 4 Team Types Explained

What’s an enabling team? What type of team handles an organization’s infrastructure? What’s the most important team type? Team Topologies is a manual for restructuring your organization’s approach to software design. Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais argue that, by dividing your workforce into four types of teams, you’ll set your organization up for success. Keep reading for an overview of the four Team Topologies team types, plus a discussion on when it’s time to reassign teams.

What Makes a Good Manager & Leader? 2 Must-Have Traits

What makes a good manager and leader? What do nearly all great leaders do? In Making Things Happen, management expert Scott Berkun explains what makes a good manager and leader, based on his former management experience for major companies like Microsoft and WordPress. He claims that there are two must-have qualities that define good managers and leaders. Read on to learn what makes a good manager and leader, according to Berkun.

How to Create a Project Management Plan: Step-by-Step Guide

Want to know how to create a project management plan? What do project management experts suggest? According to management expert Scott Berkun, the planning phase is about figuring out what your project is trying to accomplish. In Making Things Happen, Berkun walks readers through how to create a project management plan based on each step of the planning and pre-planning phase. Read on to learn how to create a project management plan, according to Berkun’s guide.

What Is a Vision Document in Project Management?

What is a vision document in project management? What are the key qualities of strong vision documents? According to Scott Berkun’s book Making Things Happen, creating a vision document is an important part of the planning phase for any project. In the book, Berkun offers some tips to help you make a motivational vision document for your project. Read on to learn what a project vision document is and how to make one, according to Berkun.

Why Project Scheduling Fails in Project Management

What are the common mistakes to avoid when project scheduling in project management? Why are most managers bad at estimating schedules? According to management expert Scott Berkun, project scheduling is notoriously one of the most difficult aspects of planning any project. In Making Things Happen, he describes the most common mistakes in project scheduling and how you can avoid them. Read on to learn the top mistakes made in project scheduling and Berkun’s tips for project management.

Design Phase in Project Management: Tips for Success

What is the design phase in project management? How should the project manager handle this stage of the project? In Scott Berkun’s book Making Things Happen, he explains what a manager can do during each phase of a project to ensure its success. During the design phase in project management, he says it’s important for the manager to foster the design team’s creativity. Read on to learn Berkun’s tips for handling the design phase in project management.

Project Management Issues: How to Avoid & Handle Them

What are some avoidable project management issues? What should you do as a manager when a problem occurs? In Making Things Happen, Scott Berkun explains how good project leaders are able to avoid or mitigate project management issues by following some best practices. He argues that being accountable and making a plan of action are the keys to handling most project issues. Read on for an overview of Berkun’s advice for avoiding or handling project management issues.