Blog Archive - Page 13 of 15

SharePoint

You may want to configure SharePoint forms outside of using tools such as SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, or Nintex. Personalizations can include adding images or completion instructions to the form. …

Ciara McCarthy | July 7, 2017 | 3 min read

Hybrid Work

Cross-Cultural Project Management: Recognize, Respect, and Reconcile

Today, project managers need to be prepared to work with and manage multicultural teams that can span the globe. As Thomas Friedman’s book “The World is Flat” states – if…

Geraldine O'Reilly | June 30, 2017 | 4 min read

Collaboration

Your Checklist for Effective Communication [Infographic]

To build on my post from last week – Seven Communication Secrets of Great Leaders – we know communication is the language of leadership! With that, some key objectives of a…

Ciara McDonnell | June 27, 2017 | 2 min read

Collaboration

7 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders

The art of communication is the language of leadership – James Humes Good leaders, effective leaders, understand and realize they need to be great communicators. In addition, they understand…

Ciara McDonnell | June 23, 2017 | 5 min read

Collaboration

3 Communication Skills for Project Managers to Master using TED Talks

Communication is one of the truly key skills that project managers need to develop in order to drive their project success. From their ability to listen and negotiate to their…

Darragh Broderick | June 19, 2017 | 4 min read

Collaboration

13 Tips to Deliver Exceptional Presentations

Editor’s Note, June 30th, 2021: This article focuses on in-person presentations. Most of the tips apply to online presentations. For further, in-depth guidance on virtual presentations, I recommend The Ultimate…

Grace Windsor | June 6, 2017 | 9 min read

BrightWork

5 Steps to Create Habits That Last

Think about your day so far. What activities have you completed since you woke up? I imagine this list will include things like brushing your teeth, grabbing a coffee, listening…

Grace Windsor | May 29, 2017 | 7 min read

Hybrid Work

Rest More and Do Less to Improve Your Productivity

I have a confession to make: I love being busy. Evidence includes a long to-do list; an even longer list of ideas; a (very) well-walked dog and active weekends running…

Grace Windsor | May 18, 2017 | 7 min read

Collaboration

How to use Communication Styles to Drive Project Success

Understanding communication styles is pivotal to executing a successful project. As we have covered on the BrightWork blog before, ineffective communication is the primary cause of project failure 33% of…

Darragh Broderick | May 15, 2017 | 7 min read

SharePoint

BrightWork and SharePoint Permissions Overview

BrightWork and SharePoint permissions may seem daunting for most people. Understandably, for some sensitive projects, non-team members and stakeholders need to be restricted from viewing the project information. It makes sense to…

Ciara McCarthy | May 10, 2017 | 2 min read

SharePoint

Inter-Project Dependencies on SharePoint

We often get asked if we can handle inter-project dependencies in our templates. There is one template that can do a form of inter-project dependencies, and that is the Project and…

Ciara McCarthy | May 5, 2017 | 3 min read

Collaboration

4 Ways to Boost Project Team Performance

Picture this: the project is nearing completion, your stakeholders love your outputs, and the team is laser-focused on the deadlines. Learn more about leadership and collaboration in our free…

Grace Windsor | May 2, 2017 | 8 min read

BrightWork

Still Using Excel Spreadsheets for Project Management? [Guest Post]

Executive Overview I have the privilege of seeing so many great projects and solutions. BrightWork Collaborative Project Management Framework and software are no exception. I first was introduced by BrightWork…

Joel Oleson | April 7, 2017 | 12 min read

SharePoint

Is SharePoint 2016 Worth the Upgrade? [Guest Post]

As with every new year, we’re asked to consider if the software and hardware we’re using is out of date or will be able to do just fine despite the…

Brooke Campbell | April 5, 2017 | 6 min read

Collaboration

REP: 3 Steps to Successful Collaborative Project Management

The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that our aim is too low and we reach it. –…

Eamonn McGuinness | April 4, 2017 | 8 min read

SharePoint

Quick Edit on a List Displays an Error when Saving

While we aim for our migrations from one version of SharePoint to the next to be as seamless as possible, on occasion, there can be the odd hiccup. Some customers…

Ciara McCarthy | March 20, 2017 | 2 min read

Collaboration

How to Reduce the Impact of Cognitive Biases on Project Decisions

Have you ever taken your friends to your favorite restaurant only to be surprised that they didn’t like it? Maybe you recently changed your car and now it seems everyone…

Grace Windsor | March 13, 2017 | 5 min read

Collaboration

Decision-Making: 3 Approaches to Help You Make “The Right” One!

Decision-making is hard. I put my hands straight up and admit, I am one of those people who always want to make “the right” decision. How do you make the…

Ciara McDonnell | March 8, 2017 | 4 min read

Collaboration | Hybrid Work

How to Use Emotional Intelligence for Enhanced Team Collaboration

If you needed to improve your team’s overall productivity, what would you do? I imagine you may develop project templates; create a collaborative project site; delegate work; help your team…

Grace Windsor | February 13, 2017 | 5 min read

Collaboration

How to Manage Difficult Conversations with Team Members

Conflict, personality clashes, and other challenges will arise in project teams for many reasons. This can lead to difficult conversations between you, the project manager, and individual team members. …

Grace Windsor | January 24, 2017 | 7 min read

Collaboration

How to Reach Your Professional and Personal Goals

“Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.” — Fitzhugh Dodson Goals, whether personal or professional, are powerful motivators…

Grace Windsor | January 9, 2017 | 6 min read

Collaboration

Situational Leadership: 3 Easy Ways to Adapt Your Approach

The journey to successful collaborative project leadership has so far included key leadership strategies for project managers and suggestions for positive team dynamics. Another important leadership technique is adapting to…

Eamonn McGuinness | January 4, 2017 | 3 min read

Collaboration

How to Boost Project Team Engagement in 3 Steps

An important step towards project leadership is team management. The importance of leading and supporting your team becomes even clearer when we consider recent studies and surveys showing that large…

Eamonn McGuinness | December 29, 2016 | 4 min read

Collaboration

15 Ways to Cultivate Your Project Leadership Style

If you are a new Project Manager, you really should think about leadership. Develop your leadership skills with our free project handbook It is very important to have…

Eamonn McGuinness | December 20, 2016 | 4 min read

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