PS Best Practices Blog Articles
Utilization – common term, uncommon definition
By Jodi Cicci |
When I was going through school, I remember getting critiqued on my papers by using the word ‘use’ too much. So I would work around it by substituting ‘utilize’; tricky…
Read More Cultivating a Project Manager
By Jodi Cicci |
In general a project manager must have the 3 ‘tions’ to be successful: Communication, coordination, and organization.
The Importance of Community and Communication
By Jodi Cicci |
What is the most effective way to communicate with your team and your organization? Take the time to determine if you need to inform people, if you need responses from people, or if you are looking to encourage feedback/discussions among your group. Not all of your communication needs to be handled with a single approach.
Catch 22’s with Technology vs. Business Processes
By Jodi Cicci |
Are you looking for a tool to introduce business efficiency and perhaps automation? Tool selection involves evaluating products against defined requirements and making a best fit selection. The result of marrying business process with tool usage should be efficient business operations including data tracking and reporting. Not a test of how many tool features you can use.
Read More Professional Services and Sales
By Jodi Cicci |
In a pure consulting organization, the sales team has a keen focus on closing the deal - this is the bread and butter of the company. In a product company with services, it isn’t this clear. You may be surprised by this statement but consider this - what is the driver of the company?
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