#385 Ask the Expert: Problem Solving

When did you last draw something at work? In this episode, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from the science of drawing — and make a surprisingly strong case for why picking up a pen (or a Post-it® Note) could be one of the most useful things you do this week. From boosting your ...  Show more

How do you get people to actually listen — and say yes — more often? In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen shares three simple, research-backed ways to become more influential at work. Whether you're trying to get an idea across, shift an outcome, or build stronger working relationshi ...  Show more

At the beginning of the year, employees and managers think about their goals. Putting together a plan to achieve those goals can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Scott and Susan talk about how you can use some of the resources and tools from the In ...

Do you document and analyse failure? In this episode, Squirrel and Jeffrey draw inspiration from Donald Knuth's detailed study of his own software mistakes to give you the lowdown on learning from past mistakes, including meaningful postmortems and retrospectives. LINKS: - Knuth' ...  Show more

Facing a performance improvement plan (PIP) can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of the line in your job. Discover how to use a PIP to grow and get back on track as Nicole Belyna, director of talent at SHRM and co-host of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, shares actiona ...  Show more

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen How Freelance Project Managers Can Overcome the Feast and Famine Cycle As a freelance project manager or contractor, maintaining a steady stream of work can ...  Show more