A Framework for Leadership—A Rough Guide to Leadership Models and Theories
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The Lazy Leader’s Rough Guide to Leadership Models continues with a concise and practical introduction to Michael Fullan’s framework for leadership
Reporting Project Progress Using the Highlight Report
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To be honest, I’m not a big fan of the highlight report. The PRINCE2 term given to a project progress report. This is, in part because they tend to describe a project in the present rather than forecasting its state when it should be completed.
Strategies For Managing Project Progress
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What strategies do you use for managing project progress? How do you face up to reality, especially when things go awry? Here are a few tips that I’ve acquired over the years.
Project Planning In a Nutshell
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Do you get hung up on project planning? Do you think it is unnecessary or takes up too much time? In this post, we explain why project planning is an essential activity that will help you to achieve your goals.
Issue 2: The Nature of Leadership
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Over the coming weeks, I intend to show you what it means to be a leader. I’ll present a simple framework that describes how to practice lazy leadership and make a difference in your early leadership career. I will draw from my experience and support this with popular and theoretical perspectives.
How to Use RAG Status Ratings to Track Project Performance
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Project progress reports often use the traffic light rating system or RAG status definition as a visual cue to project performance.
Issue 1: Welcome to the Lazy Leader Newsletter!
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This is the first issue of my newsletter, and I truly appreciate your interest as an early subscriber. I’m still finding my feet and working out how best to prepare and structure new content, so please have a look around and tell me what you think.
The Lazy Leader’s Guide to Project Schedule and Cost Estimation
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In this article, the Lazy Leader takes a practical look at project schedule and cost estimation before explaining how to estimate project costs.
4 Reasons Why Project Planning Is Essential
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The project planning process is holistic and encompassing. This post describes the process using a simple and easy to remember mnemonic.
Leadership Values: Is Friendship a Leadership Quality?
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Is friendship a leadership quality? Learn how the values of friendship can inspire leaders and help build team cohesion.
How to Stay Blameless and Avoid Taking Risks 😜
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In this post, the Lazy Leader explains why transparency is the first step towards leadership accountability. Take responsibility for your actions or play it safe. You decide.
Leadership Values: Courage and Respect
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Leaders who manipulate the truth create dishonest cultures in their organization. Telling the truth is the right thing to do. But it's not always the easiest path.