One Magic Question That Will Help Simplify Communication

How many times have you been the newbie in a certain situation where someone throws out terms, acronyms, perhaps even topics that are completely foreign to you? That someone definitely did not simplify communication. Did you feel lost? Confused? Like an outsider? It’s a painful experience.It’s also an experience that can be easily avoided. In…

Communication matters + the top 6 things I learned in May

I say it every month, but how is it the end of May already?! This month was simultaneously endless and flew by. Again, describes almost every month. Because the months fly by so quickly – even when individual days and hours can drag on forever, amIright?! – I find it a hugely helpful practice to…

What is project management and why should I care?

Let’s kick this off with an insanely important premise: Project management is a tool that will help you achieve any goal. And project management is fun! When I talk about project management with people who aren’t project managers, I tend to get a lot of blank stares. Um, what is project management? Unless of course,…

Is your content outdated? (and why it matters)

A few weeks ago, we unexpectedly found out that my younger son needed surgery. This entailed a quick, but non-urgent trip to a specialist. The specialist’s office has new patient paperwork online to download, complete and bring to your first appointment. Fantastic! I was excited to be able to complete the paperwork before sitting in…