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Articles

Jimmy Neutron Take a Bow: How Techies Make Work, Work (124KB PDF)
Happily, the answer to the perpetual misunderstandings between business types and techies is to tap into the very skills that make us effective as technical professionals.

Tech Power Conquers Fear of Presenting (256KB PDF)
Good presentation skills are a competency linked to career advancement. How can any sane Techie learn to relax and perhaps even enjoy presenting?

Professional Development

Innovation Self Assessment: 20 Qualities of an Innovator (68KB PDF)
In todays ever changing, fast paced enviorment, the ability to innovate on the job is a key and necesssay job skill. But, how can you be sure you are cultivating the qualities of an innovator? Take our Innovation Self Assessment and see where your strengths or development needs lie as an innovator.

Technical Leadership Succession Planning Sheet (68KB PDF)
Technical Leadership Succession Planning is a critical step in keeping your organization functioning and your people happy. Our worksheet will not only give you a solid foundation to start developing your talent, but it will save you time as well.

Leadership Blog

Business Trends for 2009 & Implications for Project Managers - By Laura Erkeneff
In this blog I cover the Business Trends for 2009 and what it will mean to project managers. The top 5 trends we will face in 2009... 1. Cut expenses. This isn't the traditional cry for lowering costs raised predictably by executives each year. It is more like a do it or we die languishing wail.

How to Survive a Layoff: A Project Plan - By Laura Erkeneff
Is there a better way to survive a layoff? Yes, research has shown that those who do daily planning and take at least one action get jobs faster, so let's get planning.

Problem Solving vs. the Blame Game: PM Skills for All Leaders - By Laura Erkeneff
Problem solving or blaming? How many times have you seen this as a major reason for projects failing and products not getting to market?

labtech Iabtech Networking as a Strategic Business Skill
Networking can seem a daunting task, but the benefits of learning to do it well are enormous. Fortunately, becoming an effective networker may be as easy as learning a simple new behavior.