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Project Manager Influence: Insights from The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane 

Project Manager Influence: Insights from The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane 

Jun 12, 2024 | Book Reviews

"The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism" by Olivia Fox Cabane is an essential read for project managers...

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Decision Making Bias: Insights for Project Managers from Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman  

Decision Making Bias: Insights for Project Managers from Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman  

Jun 12, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman is a ground-breaking book that examines decision making bias and dual explores the two systems of...

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Why Project Manager Fairness matters: Insights from The Art of Fairness by David Bodanis 

Why Project Manager Fairness matters: Insights from The Art of Fairness by David Bodanis 

Jun 12, 2024 | Book Reviews

"The Art of Fairness: The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean" by David Bodanis is a compelling exploration of fairness and decency in today's...

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Project Soft Skills Coaching: Practical Insights from The Tao of Coaching by Max Landsberg 

Project Soft Skills Coaching: Practical Insights from The Tao of Coaching by Max Landsberg 

Jun 12, 2024 | Book Reviews

"The Tao of Coaching: Boost Your Effectiveness at Work by Inspiring and Developing Those Around You" by Max Landsberg offers invaluable insights for...

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Authentic Conversations about Critical Issues: Project Manager Insights from Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott

Authentic Conversations about Critical Issues: Project Manager Insights from Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time" by Susan Scott is an invaluable resource for project...

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The Power of Project Team Introverts: ‘Quiet’ Insights from Susan Cain.

The Power of Project Team Introverts: ‘Quiet’ Insights from Susan Cain.

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain Offers invaluable insights for project managers seeking to harness...

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Project Team Wellbeing: Project Management Insights 

Project Team Wellbeing: Project Management Insights 

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

In the dynamic landscape of project management, success often hinges not only on technical prowess but also on the resilience and thriving of...

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Preventing Project Team Burnout: Project Management Insights 

Preventing Project Team Burnout: Project Management Insights 

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

In the dynamic world of project management, preventing project team burnout is essential for maintaining productivity, morale, and project success....

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Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny – Practical Insights for Project Managers

Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny – Practical Insights for Project Managers

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

A Review of “Crucial Conversations" by Joseph Grenny "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" by Joseph Grenny is an...

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Project Management Engagement: Mastering the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication with “Cues”

Project Management Engagement: Mastering the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication with “Cues”

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

Unlocking the secrets of charismatic communication and nonverbal cues can transform project management engagement and the way project managers lead...

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Stress-Free Project Productivity: Getting Things Done by David Allen

Stress-Free Project Productivity: Getting Things Done by David Allen

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

Introduction "Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress-Free Productivity" by David Allen is a seminal guide to personal productivity and offers...

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Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman – Practical Insights Project Manager EQ

Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman – Practical Insights Project Manager EQ

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

Introduction "Working with Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman is a comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging emotional intelligence...

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Project Team Enablement: Insights for project managers

Project Team Enablement: Insights for project managers

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

A review of: "The Enabling Manager" by Myles Downey and Ian Harrison. Introduction Project team enablement stands as a cornerstone of effective...

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Upgrade Your Project Team Productivity with Holacracy: Practical Insights for Project Managers 

Upgrade Your Project Team Productivity with Holacracy: Practical Insights for Project Managers 

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Getting Started With Holacracy: Upgrading Your Team's Productivity" by Diederick Janse and Marco Bogers is a valuable resource for project managers...

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Project collaboration: Leveraging ‘Give and Take’ for Project Management Success 

Project collaboration: Leveraging ‘Give and Take’ for Project Management Success 

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

Unlocking the secrets to effective project management often lies in understanding the dynamics of project collaboration, generosity, and...

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Timely Project Management Decisions: Stop Overthinking with Nick Trenton’s practical insights.

Timely Project Management Decisions: Stop Overthinking with Nick Trenton’s practical insights.

Jun 7, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Stop Overthinking" by Nick Trenton offers a refreshing perspective on overcoming analysis paralysis and taking decisive action. Furthermore, it...

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Project Manager Influence Without Authority: Practical Insights for Project Managers

Project Manager Influence Without Authority: Practical Insights for Project Managers

Jun 6, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Influence Without Authority" by Alan R. Cohen is a critical read for those seeking to use project manager influence in situations where they have...

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Widening Project Manager Perspective: “It’s Not All About Me” by Robin Dreeke

Widening Project Manager Perspective: “It’s Not All About Me” by Robin Dreeke

Jun 5, 2024 | Book Reviews

In the realm of project management, fostering strong relationships and effective communication are key to success and this relies upon flexible...

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Emotional Intelligence in Project Management: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ 

Emotional Intelligence in Project Management: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ 

Jun 5, 2024 | Book Reviews

Offering invaluable insights for project managers seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive better project outcomes using emotional...

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Ego Is the Enemy: The Power of Humility in Project Manager Development 

Ego Is the Enemy: The Power of Humility in Project Manager Development 

Jun 5, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Ego Is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday offers a compelling examination of the destructive nature of ego and its impact on personal and professional...

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Project Process Improvement. Practical insights from Effortless, by Greg McKeown. 

Project Process Improvement. Practical insights from Effortless, by Greg McKeown. 

Jun 5, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most" by Greg McKeown has some interesting insights for project process improvement.   A...

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Project Essentials: Tailoring Insights from Greg McKeown’s “Essentialism”.

Project Essentials: Tailoring Insights from Greg McKeown’s “Essentialism”.

Jun 5, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown is a thought-provoking read for project managers interested in sticking to project...

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Building Project Team Trust: Practical Insights from Humble Inquiry by Edgar H. Schein. 

Building Project Team Trust: Practical Insights from Humble Inquiry by Edgar H. Schein. 

Jun 5, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Humble Inquiry" by Edgar H. Schein offers a profound exploration of the art of asking questions and building trust, providing invaluable insights...

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Project Management Ethics: Practical Insights from Henry Cloud’s “Integrity”

Project Management Ethics: Practical Insights from Henry Cloud’s “Integrity”

Jun 5, 2024 | Book Reviews

  For project managers interested in Project Management Ethics and how qualities like Integrity may guide their project management practice towards...

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Distributed Authority in Project management: Insights from Holacracy by Brian J. Robertson 

Distributed Authority in Project management: Insights from Holacracy by Brian J. Robertson 

Jun 5, 2024 | Book Reviews

"Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World" by Brian J. Robertson is an influential read for project managers interested in...

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Nurturing Project Resilience: “Mindset Matters” by Gemma Leigh Roberts.

Nurturing Project Resilience: “Mindset Matters” by Gemma Leigh Roberts.

Jun 3, 2024 | Book Reviews

Introduction Project resilience is a source of strength in the face of uncertainty. Guiding project managers and their teams through turbulent...

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Enhancing Project Management Through Active listening

Enhancing Project Management Through Active listening

Apr 19, 2024 | Book Reviews

A Review of "Active Listening [3-in-1]" by Emma Leigh Weber "Active Listening [3-in-1]" by Emma Leigh Weber is a comprehensive guidebook that offers...

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Project manager soft skills: Cultivating and using empathy in project management practice.

Project manager soft skills: Cultivating and using empathy in project management practice.

Apr 19, 2024 | Book Reviews

How can "Empathy: Why It Matters, And How To Get It" by Roman Krznaric boost project manager soft skills? Roman Krznaric's book is not aimed at...

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Project team motivation: Helping project teams unlock best version of themselves. 

Project team motivation: Helping project teams unlock best version of themselves. 

Apr 19, 2024 | Book Reviews

A Review of "Bringing Out the Best in People" by Aubrey C. Daniels  In Aubrey C. Daniels' work, "Bringing Out the Best in People," project...

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