By: Melissa Sykes, Ph.D. In today’s competitive business environment, prioritizing employee development is crucial for enhancing workforce competency, improving retention, and driving business outcomes. However, the financial investment required for professional growth opportunities can often be...Read More >

Reducing Workplace Stress Through Effective Project Management   By: Kellie McDermott, MS, PMP, DASSM   In today's fast-paced work environment, stress is a prevalent issue affecting employee well-being and productivity. However, effective project management can play a crucial role in mitigating...Read More >

By: Melissa Sykes, Ph.D. Stakeholder engagement is a critical lever for ensuring project success, not just a box to tick on a project management checklist. It serves as a superpower for public sector projects, which are often federally and state-funded. Managing stakeholder engagement and influence...Read More >

By: Kellie McDermott, M.S., PMP, DASSM   In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force, especially in the field of project management. As we dive into the implications of AI for project managers, it’s clear this technology is...Read More >

By: Kellie McDermott Psychological safety, coined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson in 1999, is the absence of interpersonal fear. It allows individuals to perform their best across various life domains, including home, school, and work. Feeling psychologically safe means being...Read More >

By: Rachel Johnson and Kellie McDermott Project managers are expected to have strong leadership skills, and influencing is one of those skills. But what is it? And how do you do it? Below we detail what influence is and how project managers can use it as a helpful leadership skill. Adopt an...Read More >