Product Review: Zoho Projects
I’m continually curious to learn more about the enterprise project management software market 🤓 This time, I’m taking a look at Zoho Projects, the project management software solution associated with a much larger Chennai-based B2B software company called Zoho.
How to Earn Professional Development Units
In this post, we’ll review the requirements for earning PDUs towards your PMP and share some strategies for racking them up.
Product Review: Toodledo
Ironically, I’ve had it on my list to review Toodledo, a to do list, for a long time. This is an OG productivity product in my toolkit, one I’ve used for many years. If you’re looking for a basic to do list without too many bells and whistles, read on.
(Remote) Work Blocks
In this post, I will explain what work blocking is, my work blocking origin strategy, why work blocking may be useful for you (in certain circumstances), and strategies you can use to maximize efficiency.
50 Interview Questions for Program Managers
If you’re itching to join the Great Resignation before it’s too late, you’re probably finding yourself wondering what the heck employers even ask in an interview these days. Read on for best practices plus my list of the top 50 interview questions that program managers should prepare to answer.
Product Review: WorkBoard
Public service announcement: we’re halfway through the year (!), which means you’ve got about six months to dust off your goals and rightsize and refresh your OKRs for Q3. If you’re thinking about using a software solution for OKR management, WorkBoard is a potential option.
The Pitch for Program Management
To prepare for our future, program managers need to educate a generation of executives who didn’t grow up in a waterfall world on the benefits of our role. This is where the pitch for program management comes in.
Remote is Work: Tips on Setting Up Your Organization for Success
In this post, I’ll share some ideas for how you can structure remote work to set up your organization for success. TLDR; communication is critical.
How to Craft a 30-60-90 Day Plan
This blog post will explain how to craft a 30-60-90 day plan as a way to align with your stakeholders on expected scope, measure outcomes, and stay accountable to your stated goals.
The Case for Writing a User Manual
In a prior blog post on how to deal with a difficult sponsor, I mentioned that I had created a user manual. But, I did not explicitly address what a user manual is, why a user manual is beneficial, and how to create one. We’ll dive into these topics in this blog post.
Remote Work Reflections
What I originally envisioned as a 3-6 month vacation from the office would evolve into the default modus operandi for many knowledge workers, myself included, for nearly two years and counting. My thinking on remote work evolved and continues to evolve as I gain more experience. These are my learnings.
Product Review: Asana
Asana’s tagline is to “work on big ideas, without the busywork.” How much latent productivity could you unlock if knowledge workers spent more time on their area of expertise rather than on the mechanics of managing and reporting on their personal workloads? This is where Asana seeks to add value.