So much of our work comes to us is a casual request and initially it seems like a piece of work that we can do ourselves. As we jump into it, what we come to realize is that we need to be involving other people.

Project Management, Projects, VideoMackenzie KochOctober 18, 2018project, management, Project Management, schedule, scope, foundations, pm, videoComment

Setting your Sights before Ready, Aim, Fire

My memory is good, but far from photographic.

If you’re anything like me, you can share details on thousands of trivial things, and still can’t find your car keys if you don’t leave them in the same place each night.

Management, Project ManagementMackenzie KochOctober 4, 2018workshop, scope, sponsor, charter, project, Project Management, Project ManagerComment

Accidental Project Manager Workshop

Hi, I'm Toby Lucich. I'm excited to be talking with you about the Accidental Project Manager Workshop.

Management, Meeting Management, Project Management, Projects, WorkshopMackenzie KochJuly 27, 2018Accidental Project Manager, workshop, Stakeholders, Scope, sched, Budget, Team building, Team Comment

The Power in Constraint: To Move Faster, Create Clear Project Boundaries

One of the many things I enjoy in our “Accidental Project Manager” workshops is the ‘aha’ moments that arise when project fundamentals are explored and explained in practical, accessible ways.

Project Management, Projects, Teams, Teamwork, Training, Workforce, Communication, ProductivityMackenzie KochJuly 20, 2018project, project planning, Project Management, Accidental Project Manager, Scope, schedule, BudgetComment

Our Project Lifecycle

In each of our workshops, we’ll take you through our standard life cycle that begins with a clear understanding and alignment with your stakeholders, so they’re beginning in the same place, and takes you step-by-step through 5 phases so that when you finish and transition the work, you get to move on to the next project.

Management, Communication, Leadership, Productivity, Project Management, Projects, TrainingMackenzie KochJune 29, 2018project, project planning, project lifecycle, lifecycleComment

Communications Fail = Cultural Death by a Thousand Cuts

Have you ever approached a few co-workers in the break room and had no idea what they were discussing?

Communication, Leadership, Management, Productivity, Teams, Teamwork, Project ManagementMackenzie KochMay 18, 2018communication, team, teamwork, Effective Leadership, productivity Comment

Intersection of Project Management and Communications

One of the things we’ve come to appreciate is the role of our stakeholders and sponsors in the project.

Projects, Teams, Communication, Project ManagementMackenzie KochMarch 30, 2018project, Project Management, communication, Team, Stakeholders, Return Leverage Comment

We Are Return Leverage

At Return Leverage, one of the key things we’ve come to recognize is that at the end of the day, all our work is about the people.

Projects, Teams, Teamwork, Communication, Productivity, Project ManagementMackenzie KochMarch 16, 2018Return Leverage, People, Process, TechnologyComment

Procrastination Round-up: Do More Good Work

When you’re in a position for a long time or if you face a particularly daunting task, it’s easy to put it off. The ask is boring.

Productivity, Projects, Project ManagementAlexis BennettFebruary 23, 2018Roundup, Do More, Alexis Bennett, Good Work, Project, project planning, Productivity

Software isn’t the Solution to your Project Portfolio Management Problem

We all wish for a silver-bullet for our latest process angst. Business problems are hairy, riddled with details and subtle logic and exceptions, and are never quite seen from two angles the same way.

Project Management, TeamsToby LucichJanuary 24, 2018Project ManagerComment