When you think of implementing a new process or procedure, you may not immediately think of examples of processes in your everyday life—but processes are a huge part of day-to-day life, whether you realize it or not. Processes (in both the professional world and in your personal life) can have a few different purposes: [...]
I recently noticed that my perception of the word “change” has, well, changed. Until recently, the word “change” has always had a negative connotation in my mind. This was a subconscious feeling, but it had a huge impact on how I reacted when change was forced upon me. Even good changes or exciting changes [...]
At the end of April 2021, my boyfriend and I picked up our new best friend; a 15 pound, 12-week-old rescue puppy born in Mississippi. We were immediately in love with our sweet southern belle, Bonnie. While I have been a life-long dog lover, Bonnie is the first dog I’ve ever owned. I knew [...]
A strong communication management plan is a key element in project success. Poor communication management within a project can quickly lead to a misunderstanding of roles and responsibilities, creating confusion and delays. This disconnect will cause the work of different stakeholder groups to become siloed and unable to blend harmoniously. Strong communication skills underline everything [...]
In an effort to practice social distancing during these uncertain and challenging times, many of us have found ourselves working from home almost exclusively. Maintaining a successful work-life balance is tricky enough under normal circumstances, but maintaining this balance can be even more difficult to navigate while working from home. It would be virtually impossible [...]
Information is the lifeblood of your organization, so it’s important to ensure your information is serving you to its best ability. There are three considerations to take into account when determining how to maximize the value of your information. You must first understand what it is that you have, then consider what you can do [...]
Though an upcoming organizational change can be imperative for a company’s success, it can’t be executed effectively if team members don’t buy into the concept. Implementing an organizational change can sometimes be inconvenient and disruptive to the progress of other separate initiatives. As such, some team members could be resistant to the change, but if [...]
Over Labor Day Weekend, I travelled to Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles has long been a place that has piqued my interest. The glitz and glamour of Hollywood, the beautiful coastal climate, the juxtaposition of mountains to beaches, and of course, the off chance of running into a celebrity! This trip marked my first ever [...]
