In this video, the teacher explores the concept of self-awareness and empathy with the students. They discuss how our actions and decisions shape the type of person we become, and the importance of understanding and considering the...

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) is PMI’s certification for Agile Practitioners. They designed it to demonstrate deep knowledge of Agile principles and methods. So, What is the...

What are the qualities of a strong leader? What is the most effective leadership style? What does a great leader do that makes you want to follow them? We asked these questions and more to some of our recent alumni to both inspire and...

Researchers at London's Imperial College are using X-ray crystallography to understand how plants break down water into hydrogen and oxygen through photosynthesis. This breakthrough could lead to the production of cheap hydrogen, as they...

This video discusses the importance of studying climate change and the efforts of the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (ARM) to improve our understanding of the Earth's climate. Through the establishment of monitoring facilities...

In this video, Wolfgang, a member of the canine family, discusses the importance of knowledge with the host, Jade. Wolfgang shares his insights on how knowledge is acquired and applied, using examples from his own wolf pack. He also...

Margaret Thatcher was a late 20th Century British politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She knew that ‘You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.’



Salespeople know that you may need something...

Alfred North Whitehead was an English mathematician and philosopher. He said that the 'silly question' is the first intimation of some totally new development.



What a marvelo
us quote:
The 'silly question' is the first...

Projects - especially IT projects - need to release new software into a live environment. So, what is Release Management?

Projects have a lot of processes, tools, and methods. One thing allows a project manager to hold them all together. So, what is Project Integration?

VUCA. It's a VUCA world. You've heard it a lot. Have you ever wondered what it means?



If you don't know and have wondered, well now's your chance to find out. I'll answer the...

In this video, Gina the gorilla teaches children about the importance of compassion. She shares examples of how gorillas show compassion in their own lives and encourages children to be compassionate towards others who are ill or in...

In this video, Jade the Giraffe and her co-host Kiwi discuss the concept of empathy with their guest, Hugo the whale. They explore how empathy is important in understanding and connecting with others, including animals. Through a story...

Become a Permaculture Water Designer

Measure twice, cut once.<b<br/>r/>

This is a proverb ofte<b<br/>r/>n quoted by my father.

It reminds us to take our time before committing to something irrevocable. It's vital advice for a project manager. The keyword is caution.

7 lessons from Star Trek that do not demand you are a big Star Trek fan, Trekkie, Trekker or whatever. All you’ll need is a glancing familiarity with one of the main shows or films.



In Star Trek, the leading...

Kurt Lewin’s Freeze Phases is one of those models that every change agent and Project Manager should be aware of.



Kurt Lewin did the first systematic work on organizational change. And...

At the start of the year, it is customary to look forward and think about what you want to change. Many people will advise you to think about your goals for the year and to set yourself objectives for what you want to...

Mentoring is a way to pay forward all the help you have had through your career. But, as with many gifts, they often repay the giver as much as the receiver. Mentoring is a great way to learn...

Paradoxically, when you speak, the less you say, the more authority you convey. Here are ten ways you can underline your authority and wisdom when speaking with others.



1.
Questions
Judge people by their...

The process of managing stakeholder engagement starts with identifying your stakeholders. Next, you need to analyze those stakeholders to properly understand them and how best to engage with them. So, what goes into a full...

Wise leadership makes a difference. While smart leaders keep things on an even keel, wise leaders know they have a window of opportunity to make a difference and are determined to seize their chance.



The two primary...

The Cynefin Framework is a model for understanding the different types of problems we can face and therefore helps you understand what approach to take to:

• Problem-so
lving
• Decis

ion-making

The...

Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 is the official guide to the PRINCE2 methodology. It is published in the UK, by PeopleCert. Here are my top 10 things you need to know about it.



1. PRINCE2 is a robust Project...