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Do You Have a Mentor?

Do You Have a Mentor?

by David Barrett | Dec 16, 2020 | Blog, Everyone, Leadership, Project Management

I have a brother who was a senior lawyer and managing partner at a Canadian law firm.  A few years before his retirement, he mentioned that he had a coach and a mentor.  The coach I understood.  A great idea for many.  But a mentor?  What is...
Humility is One Attribute That No Leader Should Do Without

Humility is One Attribute That No Leader Should Do Without

by David Barrett | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog, Leadership, Project Management

I woke up this week with an ego that I was not happy with. It was getting me into trouble, making me argumentative, putting special relationships at risk and generally making a mess of things. “David, stop. Get over yourself. Remember what you have always said… you...
You Are Now in Charge of The Vaccine Distribution Program

You Are Now in Charge of The Vaccine Distribution Program

by David Barrett | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog, Leadership, Project Management

Some people thought I was a little harsh on Agile last week in my post Agile is Not Replacing Waterfall.  If you didn’t read it, I suggested that Agile was not meant for every project like some people think.  It is not even meant for most of...
What is the Most Important Role of a Project Manager?

What is the Most Important Role of a Project Manager?

by David Barrett | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog, Leadership, Project Management

Originally published February, 2017) That answer is easy. Produce great schedules! Don’t be too shocked please. This is not what I really think but that is what many people think – especially when they are new to our business or looking at our business from the...
What’s Your Plan?

What’s Your Plan?

by David Barrett | Aug 19, 2020 | Blog, career planning, Leadership, Project Management

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Be the Best Version of Yourself

Be the Best Version of Yourself

by David Barrett | Aug 12, 2020 | Blog, Everyone, Project Management, Strategy Execution

This interview was very special.  Bob Prentiss tells us the of his critical life lessons and explains why talking about them now is so important.  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadShare this:
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