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The Power of Retreat: Creating Space for Reflection

Last Thursday marked the culmination of an intense five-month period for me. I had just wrapped up three major projects, all on the same day. The following morning, I enjoyed breakfast with a friend and then set out on a solo trip, an activity that I cherish deeply. There's something liberating about hitting the road alone, where you can stop wherever you want and take your time without worrying about anyone else's schedule.

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Unlocking the Value of Recognition and Celebration on Your Team 

In this post by Peopleside on the importance of gratitude and thankfulness, they explore how renewing emotions can positively impact our well-being. We want to delve into the power of recognition and celebration, which are closely related to gratitude, but with a slightly different focus. As we approach the end of the year, it's a perfect time to reflect on how incorporating these elements into our daily lives can improve accountability, enhance project success, and foster a healthy work-life balance.

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The Surprising Link Between Rest and Productivity 

Hey there, productivity enthusiasts! In our crazy, fast-paced world, we’re all chasing productivity.

But guess what?

In doing so, we’re often overlooking the game-changing secret ingredient that can skyrocket performance: rest!

Yup, you heard me right. Rest and productivity aren't rivals; they're actually best buds constantly helping each other out as they work together.

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People-Centric Project Management: How to Build High-Performing Teams

Effective project management is not just about following a process or using tools and technology. It is also about building a strong team that can work together towards a common goal.  

People-centric project management is a holistic approach that prioritizes the well-being, communication, and collaboration of team members. In short, it puts people first.  

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How the 14-Week Accountability Program Changed the Way I Work  

As someone who has worked remotely since 2016, I was ahead of the curve on the hard truths that many discovered during the pandemic. While there are plenty of advantages to working from home, it can also become overwhelming and lonely. This is where I found myself in the Summer of 2022. My to-do list already felt never-ending, with new tasks pouring in each day, but I needed to make time for two major project finishes that had deadlines looming. With a staff count of one clocking in at my home office (although he has a great attendance record, my ragdoll cat isn’t yet on the payroll), I knew that if I really wanted to get stuff done over the next few months, I needed to look for some outside accountability.

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What is a Roadmap?

What is a roadmap? I like the word… roadmap. Road. Map. When you think of a map, what do you see? There are details. But not ALL of the details. A map simply includes the features that specifically will help you in knowing you’re going in the right direction.

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What is a Requirement?

Over time, as we become adults, this expression falls by the wayside a little bit. We don’t readily express, “I want…” or “I need…” In fact, some people come to view needs as weaknesses and wants as selfishness. This social conditioning is grounded in the belief that putting our needs and wants above the needs and wants of others is wrong. Even if we know that the concept of putting on our own air mask before assisting others applies in way more situations than just loss of cabin pressure.

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What Is Organizational Effectiveness?

The Organization Development Network defines Organizational Effectiveness as how effective an organization is in meeting its intended outcomes. While the OD Network was founded in 1968 as a way for leaders in the field of organization development to connect and advance, there’s not a specific organizational effectiveness industry-governing body like the Project Management Institute or the Change Management Institute.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: My Story

This month, at Peopleside, we’ve been focusing on Hispanic Heritage. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 – October 15 each year and recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

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