Virtual Project Management: What’s Different, What’s the Same
As an EA, you oversee a wide variety of projects from simple to complex, and you probably have to coordinate the efforts of project team members who are not in the same physical location. While many aspects of project management are the same whether you (and your team) are working in-person or remotely, some should […]
Project Budget Management: How to Estimate & Control Costs of Your Projects
A key factor in project success is staying on (or under) budget. If not properly managed, projects costs can skyrocket out of control. If you’re not keeping a vigilant eye on spending, you could put your entire project at risk—and cause major trouble for your career! Get strategies to accurately estimate costs and negotiate for […]
Be Their Catalyst: Driving Strategic Change in Your Team
Do the talented individuals you lead need to be more effective? Does your team need to perform better and achieve their goals? Science tells us that change requires movement and movement needs a catalyst. Alana demonstrates how purpose and passion can re-energize you and your team and take you on a journey to define your […]
Collaborate with the Power of Questions
Questioning is an often overlooked but uniquely powerful tool for unlocking communication and collaboration. It spurs the exchange of ideas while strengthening rapport and trust among team members. It’s too bad that few of us have been trained in the communication art of questioning. Fortunately, questioning is a skill that can be honed by project […]
Strategic Project Management for Executive Assistants
Masterclass Wouldn’t it be nice to get better support and buy-in to your projects? This is a challenge most executive assistants face, and the good news is that it can be done! By crafting and communicating a plan that aligns with stakeholder priorities, you’ll be able to engage the right people at the right time. […]
Power-Up & Automate Your Project Management Workflow
Tired of managing projects in a simple spreadsheet that doesn’t quite do the job? Looking for ways to power up and automate project workflows? Get a big picture view of various project management tools and software outside the Microsoft platform, and walk away with a solid understanding of how project management tools can help you […]
The Best of Both Worlds: Traditional Project Management Vs. Agile
Agile. Waterfall. You’ve heard these terms before, but do you understand their unique strengths or how to apply these approaches to your specific projects and daily workflow? Dig into the two most popular project methodologies to develop a solid understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of both. As you advance as a project manager, you […]
Operate as a Project Manager Without a Traditional PMO
Masterclass Take your project management skills to the next level and learn how to step into a project leadership role for your team or your executive. Project management is becoming a part of your everyday work life, but without formal project management training, it can be hard to see how your knowledge, expertise, and skills […]