by Art Petty | Nov 16, 2016 | Leadership, Project Management
In spite of the popularity of project management training and the growth in the number of certified professionals, most projects in organizations are led by functional or technical experts tapped to pull a team together and make the magic happen. The magic, in...
by Art Petty | Nov 3, 2016 | Project Management
Earlier this week an unexpected issue derailed my plans for a webinar entitled: “Surviving and Thriving with Your Executive Sponsor.” I promised the registrants a quick make-up via podcast and transcript, and here it is. What it lacks in production...
by Art Petty | Oct 6, 2016 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Caffeine Podcast, Project Management
This collection of my work—annotated, edited and organized for easy consumption via your e-reader or computer, is my nod of respect to the individuals who help us all bring ideas to life in the form of projects. Project Managers and those who lead initiatives wearing...
by Art Petty | Sep 29, 2016 | Leadership, Project Management
My first outing as an executive sponsor for a new software product development initiative was less than memorable…for the project team participants. I recall it with a twinge of guilt and embarrassment. Unaware of what I was truly supposed to do, I treated the role as...
by Art Petty | Sep 28, 2016 | Leadership Caffeine, Project Management
When you work on your own, a new website is a big deal! I am excited to announce the launch of an all new website for the Management Excellence blog, Leadership Caffeine posts and my own professional services. Anyone who has ever lived through this process understands...
by Art Petty | Aug 24, 2016 | Career, High Performance Management Teams, Leadership, Project Management
I continue to be slightly amazed and always humbled at the reception to my book/article collection, “Leadership Caffeine: Ideas to Energize Your Professional Development.” Today is the sixth anniversary of the publication this work, and the content on...