Archive for March 2016
If You Give A Team A Project…
Dependencies. In project management this refers to each stage that must be completed before a project can move forward. These stages are important pieces to the puzzle. But they are also steps that help to complete a bigger picture. Here’s how to take the pieces and organize them into a “smart” order to effectively reach…
Read MoreTools, Tools, Tools!
Are you on the lookout for the latest tools to help you to become a better project manager? Here’s a great go-to list of handy tools, recently published on opensource.com, that can make life a whole lot easier. https://opensource.com/business/16/3/top-project-management-tools-2016
Read MoreWant Some Great Insider Tips That Are Perfectly Legal?
Here are a few secrets that could help you to become a better project manager. In fact, we’re sharing a whole list published in this article by the CIO. Learn how to put together a great team, set expectations and clearly state responsibilities in order to become more successful at project management. Go ahead, take…
Read MoreThinking Creatively About Project Management
When we talk to potential clients, frequently we hear complaints about project management. Unclear goals, missed timelines, poor communication, and overrun budgets make up the bulk of the complaints lodged. With so much emphasis placed on creativity here at Inno-Versity, you might think that something as left-brained as project management would not be top…
Read MoreCommunication is Key!
We’ve talked about this (a lot!) lately, Communication is key. And how we communicate is just as important as what we communicate. But in order to determine what we communicate, let’s start with how. This article gives tips and techniques with 3 easy steps! http://elearningindustry.com/elearning-communication-important-non-technical-skill-elearning-success
Read MoreYou Can’t Be A Great Manager…If You’re Not A Good Coach!
Here’s another great HBR article from Monique Valcour, “You Can’t Be a Great Manager if You’re Not a Good Coach”. Coaching and management go hand in hand. We want our clients and team members to be successful. Learn how to be a good coach and encourage their success! https://hbr.org/2014/07/you-cant-be-a-great-manager-if-youre-not-a-good-coach?cm_sp=Article-_-Links-_-Top%20of%20Page%20Recirculation
Read MoreIf You’re Not Helping People Develop, You’re Not Management Material
Remember reading about the importance of Communication, one of Inno-Versity’s 5 Essential Elements of Excellence, in our last newsletter? You might also recall that we touched on how project management is an important part of Communication. Now we’d like to break that down just a little bit further. Let’s focus on the management side of…
Read More7 Ways to Create Training that Values the Learner
It’s not a secret, here at Inno-Versity we are always advocating for the learner. That’s precisely why Communication is one of our 5 Essential Elements of Excellence. But how we define Communication might surprise you so we’ll unpack it a bit in this newsletter. We’ll also share some easy ways to help you improve…
Read MoreLet’s talk about the latest style…style guides, that is.
Let’s talk about style….style guides. Style guides are a needed first step when designing materials for your clients. You want to get the look and feel for what your client wants and be able to carry that throughout all the materials. Having a set style guide will save you work and headaches in the long…
Read MorePicking Colors
Finding and using the correct color scheme for a client can sometimes be tricky. The Rapid ELearning Blog recently published a blog post giving some helpful hints and tools that can assist with color picking. Picking colors: http://bit.ly/1QLZmNo
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