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Change Management Glossary

Think of this as your go-to dictionary of change management terms. Here we outline in detail all you need to know so you don’t get lost with that Jargon.

Please feel free to come back to this whenever you need to recap on any change management term.

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Maximising Project Success Through People Return on Investment 

As project managers, we often focus on delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards. However, an often-overlooked aspect of project success is the engagement and involvement of the people who will ultimately use the project’s outcomes. Let’s delve into why taking people on the project journey is so crucial and how it directly impacts the return on investment (ROI).

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Enhancing collaboration: Miro vs Canva

With the rise of remote work, many find working from home both productive and enjoyable. However, one key element often missed is the group brainstorming sessions essential for developing and refining ideas.

A virtual whiteboard can bridge this gap, allowing teams to collaborate as effectively as they would in person. Let’s dive into two popular options: Miro and Canva.

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Simplifying Change Management with the BEE Methodology© 

In my latest book, I focus on a clear vision: delivering tangible results while fostering collaboration and mutual appreciation between project teams and their stakeholders. If you're wondering how to start writing a book or how to write a book for the first time, my journey with "Build, Excite, Equip" might provide some insights.

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Writing emails like a marketeer, not a techie!

How many work emails land in your inbox each day? More importantly, how many of those do you actually read? Let’s be honest here. And among those, how many are operational, informational, or just plain maintenance updates?

Take a moment to scan those emails. Do they all seem to have a similar style? I'll hazard a guess—they're likely very straightforward, aren't they? Packed with facts, delivered in one-size-fits-all templates that are, frankly, a tad dull to wade through!

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Top tips for creating training videos for any project.

Are you a project manager managing a project that includes a change to a process or implementing a new system?

Do you ever find yourself having to create your own training videos? Or at least create the outline of what training videos you need to produce after creating your training plan.

I myself have been in this position many times and along the way, I have collected my lessons learnt into 5 top tips for creating streamlined, professional-looking content that remains simple and easy to create.

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