Never ask how a project is going. You'll get information that isn't helpful...and it's your fault. Ask for status, and define what status is.

Manager Tools - Project Management

Project Status is Never "Fine"

In this show, we're going to talk about the simplest, most elegant tool we know of to make something you do at work more efficient and more effective.

The Hot Wash

The conclusion of our recommendations on how to influence others by asking for verbal commitments.

Influence Through Verbal Commitments - Part 2

In this recommendation, Manager Tools describes how to influence others by asking for verbal commitments.

Influence Through Verbal Commitments - Part 1

This cast describes how give feedback to a project team member if you are a project manager.

Project Manager Feedback

The conclusion of our discussion on Project Manager One on Ones.

Project Manager One on Ones - Part 2

This cast explains the basics of how to have One on Ones with project team members who do not report to you.

Project Manager One on Ones - Part 1

This guidance recommends assigning both the reporting of work and the work itself when delegating.

Assign Work AND Reporting

This cast concludes our guidance on how to have project statuses reported and discussed.

Project Meeting Reporting - Part 2

This guidance describes how to have project statuses reported and discussed.

Project Meeting Reporting - Part 1

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