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…
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May 18, 2017 |
7 min read
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…
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May 15, 2017 |
7 min read
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…
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May 10, 2017 |
2 min read
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…
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May 5, 2017 |
3 min read
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…
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May 2, 2017 |
8 min read
![Still Using Excel Spreadsheets for Project Management? [Guest Post]](https://www.brightwork.com/wp-content/uploads/intuitive-project-management-templates.png)
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…
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April 7, 2017 |
12 min read
![Is SharePoint 2016 Worth the Upgrade? [Guest Post]](https://www.brightwork.com/wp-content/uploads/hand-1076597_1280-1.jpg)
As with every new year, we’re asked to consider if the software and hardware we’re using is out of date or will be able to do just fine despite the…
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April 5, 2017 |
6 min read
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. –…
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April 4, 2017 |
8 min read
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…
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March 20, 2017 |
2 min read
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…
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March 13, 2017 |
5 min read
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…
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March 8, 2017 |
4 min read
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…
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February 13, 2017 |
5 min read
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. …
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January 24, 2017 |
7 min read
“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…
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January 9, 2017 |
6 min read
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…
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January 4, 2017 |
3 min read
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…
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December 29, 2016 |
4 min read
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…
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December 20, 2016 |
4 min read
Recently, we featured tips for motivating your team and developing a healthier attitude to achieve personal and professional goals. A recurring theme within these posts was the importance of just getting…
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November 29, 2016 |
6 min read
On your project and in life, you have the cards you have for now. Develop your project leadership skills with our free handbook! Maybe you dealt the cards…
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November 16, 2016 |
5 min read
A project manager wears many hats: planner, negotiator, resource manager, delegator and accountant to name but a few. Develop your leadership skills with our free project management handbook …
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November 14, 2016 |
6 min read
BrightWork has been deployed to thousands of customers over the past twenty years. Having spent some time reviewing customer success, I have identified five key success factors behind these deployments…
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October 27, 2016 |
5 min read
I recently introduced the nine Enneagram personality types and their impact on leadership styles. It is worth spending some time reading and considering the nine types before deciding which best…
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October 24, 2016 |
4 min read
Personality traits play a much bigger role in decision making than you may think. Some people are, by their very nature, indecisive. They find it quite difficult to make most…
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September 29, 2016 |
2 min read
![How to Run a Successful Team Meeting [Agenda Template]](https://www.brightwork.com/wp-content/uploads/rawpixel-665401-unsplash-2880x1800.jpg){kind=tracking}
Running a successful project meeting that energizes and informs your team does not happen by accident! Take a look at how you currently organize meetings and consider the question –…
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August 22, 2016 |
4 min read