Multiplying Impact as a Manager
Management isn’t about tracking time or assigning tasks—it’s about multiplying impact. How to avoid the ego trap, escape the drama triangle, and lead effectively. Lessons from The Making of a Manager
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Acceptance Criteria: a tool for clarity or an excuse for failure
It wasn’t in the AC!, A classic excuse—but was it unclear, or just convenient? Good AC define the what, not the how. But clarity is subjective. Teams must refine, challenge, and think beyond checkboxes. AC are a guideline, not a safety net. How do you handle AC conflicts?
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Deadlines Won't Wait: How Timeboxing Keeps You in Control
Deadlines are real, and timeboxing isn’t just a technique—it’s a necessity. Learn how to use timeboxing to stay in control, avoid last-minute panic, and deliver high-quality work on time.
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Navigating Change: How to Lead Teams Through the Kübler-Ross Change Curve
Understanding the Kübler-Ross Change Curve in organizational change management can help leaders support their teams through transitions and ease emotional resistance
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Stop Micromanagement Before It Starts
Micromanagement isn’t just a leadership issue—it’s a trust issue. Here’s how to stop it before it starts
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Clarify Roles Prevent Chaos the Power of a RACI Chart
Improve project clarity with a RACI chart! Learn how to assign roles effectively, prevent miscommunication, and balance workloads. Get a free RACI template to streamline your projects today!
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Using Spikes to Minimize Uncertainty
When a high-level estimate isn’t enough, should we jump in or analyze it first? Spikes allow controlled effort to refine estimates—without analysis paralysis. The key? Balance discovery with execution. How do you handle estimation trade-offs? #Agile #ProjectManagement #Estimation
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Project Managers Shouldn't Be Single Points of Failure
Project Managers shouldn’t be single points of failure. If your team can’t function without you, you’re a bottleneck, not a leader. Enable, don’t centralize. Build direct collaboration & shared ownership. Can your team run smoothly without you?
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Nonviolent Communication: Transforming Conflicts Building Stronger Relationships
Explore the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to resolve conflicts and build stronger relationships. Learn how empathetic communication can turn heated arguments into opportunities for connection and understanding, fostering mutual respect and empathy in both personal and professional settings.
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The Hidden Costs of Micromanagement: Impact on Managers, Teams and Projects
Management Bad Practices
Have you ever felt like you’re constantly being watched at work? Does your manager oversee every little detail, leaving no room for your creativity? If so, you might be experiencing micromanagement. This management style, often rooted in a desire for control and perfection, can have severe long-term effects on both managers and their teams. How does micromanagement impact productivity and morale? More importantly, what steps can we take to mitigate its negative effects?
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