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About Andrew Powers

Andrew is a Senior Consultant with over ten years of experience in a variety of fields related to Medicaid IT systems, hospital Construction and technical integration, public health, telecommunications, and residential construction. He's currently a Project Manager for The My Healthy Baby Program which is a state operated program that connects pregnant Hoosiers to local services all across Indiana. Andrew holds a PMP Certification and is a certified Scrummaster.

Staffing and Scope: Two Major Differences Between Program and Project Management

By |2024-11-11T08:49:06-05:00November 11th, 2024|

Overseeing a project, small-scale or large-scale, is not a simple task. If you’ve ever begun a DIY home-improvement project or sat down to plan a “simple” itinerary for an upcoming trip and realized you bit off more than you could chew, you know the intricacies of undertaking project management. Starting a new project or [...]

Small Pieces Make the Big Picture

By |2023-10-04T14:28:46-04:00October 11th, 2023|

This blog was posted on Inside INdiana Business's website here. From the urban center of Indianapolis to the new mown hay in Henry County, Indiana is diverse in both geography and demographics. Developing a network of services and support that meets the needs of all citizens where they are at can feel a [...]

Gratitude in Scary Situations

By |2023-01-27T10:37:48-05:00January 26th, 2023|

As 2022 comes to a close and I reflect on the year, “gratitude” is one word that stands out.  Gratitude can present itself in a variety of ways, both personally and professionally.  Sometimes it presents itself immediately and sometimes it is a little harder to recognize and appreciate the moments in real time we [...]

The Silver Lining of Change: Unlikely Friends and Golf

By |2021-11-11T12:57:16-05:00March 8th, 2022|

Change is a natural part of life and has been since the beginning of time. Everyone has, is, or will experience some type of change throughout their lifetime. Changes to health, employment situations, family dynamics, and just about any other aspect of life can happen at a moment’s notice.  In moments of change, it’s [...]

Implementing Positive Changes – One Small Step at a Time

By |2021-12-22T12:07:50-05:00February 24th, 2022|

2020 was tough on a lot of people in a lot of ways. From the pandemic disruption, the social unrest throughout the United States, and a divided/heated presidential election; it seemed like the world was falling apart around me. Although I was fortunate enough to remain stable financially and professionally,  I slowly but surely [...]

Objectives and Metrics – Building a Stronger Team

By |2021-10-27T15:31:43-04:00November 30th, 2021|

Most people know that objectives and metrics are used to track performance in just about every aspect of modern life.  For those in the business world, this is often presented in the form of key performance indicators (KPI) and is monitored and tracked throughout a project or program. Conceptually, it’s not too difficult to [...]

A Beginners Guide: Instructional Design

By |2021-11-08T16:38:21-05:00December 14th, 2020|

Many organizations dream of having a company full of well-trained employees.  It’s no secret that well-trained employees are more productive, retain information better, and can ultimately lead to a workforce of positive, intrinsically motivated people.  In today’s ever-changing and increasingly virtual work world, business leaders should think strategically about how to develop and deliver [...]

Programs, Projects, and Portfolios: What’s the Difference?

By |2022-09-09T16:53:13-04:00September 13th, 2019|

I often hear people talk about various projects or programs they are involved in. You hear about diverse portfolios in terms of investments and businesses. If you’re like me, everything starts to sound the same after a while. While they may seem the same, there are distinct differences and nuances that influence how they are [...]

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