Google Project Management Doesn’t Exist… Now What?
Google is the most popular search engine in the world. You know that something has become a phenomenon when it’s also used as a verb....
Rose Keefe
Rose Keefe is an author and technical writer who has over ten years’ experience in supporting project managers in the manufacturing and construction sectors. One of her primary responsibilities was developing product manuals that supported efficient use of industrial equipment. She continues to write on the subject of time management and commercial productivity for trade websites and publications.
Marketing Campaign Planning – A Simplified Guide For Kickass Planning
By the time my career as a project manager reached the five-year mark, I thought I had seen and heard everything. Then my agency signed...
Saying NO With Grace – Templates For How To Say No Without Looking Like an A**hole
My mom tells me that my first word was “No!” Even before I attempted “Mama” or “Dada,” I had mastered the art of pissing people...
Distributed Teams Are the Future- Here’s How to Make Them Work
When Yahoo appointed former Google executive Marissa Mayer as its president and CEO in July 2012, she gave every indication of being progressive. Mayer brought...
How to Stay Productive in An Open Concept Office
When Google adopted open-concept office spaces, the result was predictable: businesses everywhere followed suit, eager to capitalize on what must be a successful formula. Back...
How to Lead a Project Post Mortem Like a Pro
When you hear the word ‘post-mortem,’ you probably envision a scene that involves a dead body. I’m a little morbid, so my imagination conjures a...
Everything You Need to Know About Resource Planning
A few years ago, I worked with a graphic designer named Vanessa. She was brilliant, creative, and outstanding at her job, which proved to be...
What Is A Product Launch Plan and Why Your Startup Desperately Need It
When I woke up the morning after the launch party, I felt like I had been hit by a Mack truck. Every time I turned...
Please DON’T Wake Up At 4 AM – Addressing The Worst Productivity Tips
I paused at my front door and did a final once-over. Fully charged phone in case I needed to make an emergency call? Check. Shoelaces...
Monday Sucks! – Here Are 10 Productivity Tips to Make It Less Sucky
What if there was a scientific reason why you despise Mondays? What if you could use science to solve the problems and even enjoy your...
How to Stay Relevant At Work (Hint: It’s Called Upskilling)
When my grandmother retired after 40 years of teaching, she walked away with a gold watch and a generous pension. Today, you might get that...
10 Ways to Create Group Norms in Your Office
Years ago, I worked for a company that loved calling meetings but didn’t hold good ones. One of the graphic designers always showed up 10...