Tag: Project Management
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Lean Methodology and DEI – What’s the Connection?
As more and more organizations strive to embed DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) into their corporate culture, they are turning to Lean Methodology as a way to support these efforts. But what is Lean Methodology? And how can it help with DEI initiatives? Let’s take a closer look. Lean Methodology is a process improvement methodology…
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Stakeholder Management & Emotional Intelligence EQ
In order to be an effective leader, it is important to be aware of your own emotional intelligence (EQ) and how it affects your interactions with others. One of the most important aspects of EQ is stakeholder management—the ability to understand and keep track of the various stakeholders in a project or organization. Here are…
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Managing Project Stakeholders
One of the most important aspects of project management is managing stakeholders. Your stakeholders are individuals or groups that have a vested interest in your project. They can be internally within your organization or externally outside of your organization. Regardless, it is important to understand how to manage them effectively. There are a few key…
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Connecting the Dots: Kanban and Systems Thinking – A Project Manager’s Guide
In today’s business world, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is a key skill for any manager. Enter Kanban, a system designed to help managers visualizes tasks and optimize workflow. Kanban is based on the Japanese word for “billboard” and was popularized by Taiichi Ohno, an engineer at Toyota who is considered the father…