Free Articles on Change, Problem Solving, and Growth from Interface Consulting
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Is 'Win-Win' in Confrontation
Really Achievable?
Have you noticed that almost everything is a confrontation these
days? It seems that whenever you turn around someone has
hard feelings or is upset with someone else.
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Traveling
to Africa - It's Complicated!
The country is one of duality and not for the rookies. But with an open attitude and being willing to get out of your comfort zone, it can be a rewarding experience. Read More
The Human Reasons
for Project Delays
What is the real, practical impact of unresolved conflicts, disagreements, and poor behavior on project delivery? Read More
Everyone is trying to do more with less. On project, whether they are design/build, business process re-engineering, changing the organizational structure, or just changing the recruiting procedures, the 'pesky humans' can create losses in implementation. Read More
Emotional Intelligence in Project Managers
While a project can use cutting edge project management tools for tracking progress, cost, and schedule -- many times for the real issues, a solution can’t be pulled off the shelf. It takes emotional intelligence to understand these team issues and the human skills to resolve them. Read More
The
Accidental Project Manager
Have you ever found yourself given an ‘opportunity’ to be
responsible for a project, but not a clue as to how to successfully
manage it? What is
needed for success when you become an ’accidental’ project manager?
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Integrating the Human Side of Tech Changes
Bob is feeling squeezed. He and his team chose the best
software product on the market, and have met the project cost
and schedule commitments. But there is a problem -- the
project isn't delivering what was promised.
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The Path from Apathy to
Commitment
In these economic times, companies must be capable of adjusting
quickly. It is leadership's job to rally their
organizations to commit to these adjustments.
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Practicing the Art of Listening
and Reaping Its Benefits
What the world really needs are more good listeners. Most
people don't really listen, they wait to talk. What would
happen if people listened with real skill?
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