A resolution to get and stay fit In the past few weeks, many of us have made a resolution to get in shape. But when the cold hard reality of the gym sets in, we may be disappointed that we...
Introduction Many of our previous discussions have looked at the various components of project management and what a project manager does on a daily basis. These have been tip-oriented to help you manage the project and your sanity as you...
My community has many needs. Sometimes as executive director I hear about new grant programs that would serve my community well, but the type of service is well outside what my organization does. I cannot just tweak. Should I go...
Introduction Everyone has worked on a project at one time or another that has been 'challenged'. These are the projects that keep us working well beyond sunset or that keep us up at night. The best case scenario is that...
I hear a lot about conflict of interest at the board and executive level. Is it an issue below that? Conflict of interest is possible and serious throughout all levels of staff. The Code of Conduct for staff, and staff...
Introduction Establishing a project management office (PMO) is a challenging endeavour. Many organizations that have tried to establish a PMO have either not been as successful as they could have been, or they have failed entirely. It is not uncommon...
I have a number of umbrellas in my closet that I pull out depending on my mood. My favourite is bright pink, a perfect antidote to a gloomy, rainy day. Another one lies dormant next to the bag of used...
As we build our inventory of tools for leaders of nonprofit organizations, we devote this month’s article to templates. A template is document or file having a preset format, used as a starting point for a particular application so that...
I recently returned from a lovely trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. After some pampering at the spa, I took a leisurely bike ride, sampled wines at the local wineries and enjoyed an evening of fabulous theatre thanks to the indefatigable Shaw...
Introduction My previous article introduced you to the concept of a project management office (PMO) that is responsible for coordinating, reporting on, or mentoring and assessing project management in organizations with multiple projects. A PMO can be beneficial because it...
