March 2024
Welcome folks!
It has been a while, but I have been actively busy writing some new blogs and content for Bookboon. Good news, is that I have a lot of free content to share with you all and other goodies you can preview along the way.
In this edition of my newsletter, I will walk you through some tips on how to end meeting successfully with actions, and how to avoid unnecessary ones.
I also discuss how to deal with people who don't keep their word, and explore some of my latest content publishing on Bookboon. This, and a whole lot more from 2024 so far!
Successful meetings mean assigning actions!
Meetings are a common part of our work lives, but they can also be a source of frustration and wasted time. How can we make sure that our meetings are productive, meaningful, and lead to concrete outcomes?
And how can we avoid having meetings that are unnecessary, boring, or irrelevant? Read on to find out...
How to Deal with People Who Don’t Keep Their Word
We all have experienced the frustration of dealing with people who don’t keep their word. They promise to do something, but they don’t follow through. They make commitments, but they break them.
They say one thing, but they do another. So, how can we handle this situation effectively?
How can we communicate with them in a way that helps them improve their behavior, without being rude or aggressive?
Read below to find out more...
How to Move from One Phase to Another in a Program Delivery
One of the challenges that many program managers and delivery managers face is how to decide when to move from one phase to another in a complex and uncertain environment. For example, how do you know when you have refined your problem statement enough to start planning your initiative? Or when you have enough information to start delivering your solution?
In this article I will share some tips and best practices that can help you make these decisions with confidence and clarity.
I will also compare and contrast the agile and waterfall approaches to program management, and how they deal with uncertainty and change.
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Latest publications on Bookboon
For those who want to read some of my paid content, please explore my latest offerings on Bookboon.
Project Management the Agile Way (2024)
This book teaches readers how to use Agile methods to overcome project challenges and deliver value. They will learn how Agile differs from traditional approaches and how to apply it to suitable situations.
You will also learn how to manage expectations, requirements, metrics, communication, conflicts, and team culture using Agile techniques. This book will help readers become formidable project managers who deliver quality and satisfaction for their stakeholders.
Find out more here: Project Management the Agile Way
Team Facilitation the Agile Way (2024)
Team Facilitation the Agile way is a playbook for leaders of digital technology teams who are looking for more effective ways to facilitate team events and meetings.
The book is designed to help the reader ensure that the meetings they run are purposeful and outcome-focused, by helping their teams to stay on track with agenda items.
Readers of this book will learn best practice techniques, which will help them to facilitate team meetings effectively—no matter the size of the attendee list—all by using Agile facilitation practices.
Find out more here: Team Facilitation the Agile Way (2023)
That's all for now, thanks for reading and stay in touch!
All the best,
Luke