One of the more interesting communication backfires of the last few weeks has been the widespread reaction to the Abbott government's...
How technical project managers fail to communicate
Apollo 13 Mission Control Flight Director Gene Krantz was an 'engineer's engineer': although a highly capable rocket scientist, he lacked...
How communication determines project outcomes
A project’s outcome is directly determined by the design of the communication environment of the project. This theory was proposed by...
Measuring up to good project KPIs
Communication occurs at many levels and the result of any one communication is based on what the receiver perceives as important. Asking...
Some project managers like it hot—most want a smooth meeting
Running a 'hot' meeting - one that could get emotional or out-of-hand – can be extremely challenging for even the most experienced of...
Communication through powerful storytelling
One of the most effective ways to communicate a new idea to your audience is through effective storytelling. A well-structured story will...
Reducing complexity in management communication
We all need access to useful, relevant and current information to help us make decisions and manage in an ever changing world. And to...
Isolation and the project contractor
How we get on with others plays an important part in our mental health. These days, the workplace is not only where we spend most of our...
Make your project communication mindful
There is absolutely no point in communicating with someone if you do not want an effect. The effect you are seeking can vary dramatically:...
10 tips for sharpening your project communications
These days it seems that everyone is a project manager. Even those of us in business-as-usual roles frequently find ourselves leading...