Olivia Montgomery

Emotional Intelligence Leads to Project Management Success

Published January 17, 2022 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

In a recent survey, we found that emotionally intelligent project managers (PMs) are about 11% more successful at managing processes, engaging stakeholders, avoiding scope creep, and efficiently using resources compared to PMs who lack this skill.... Continue Reading

Attention Retailers: Here’s What You Should Be Doing About Sustainability Now

Published December 1, 2021 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

We’ll share the sustainability factors consumers want to help inform your product design and production strategy to meet their new demands. *With contribution by Agnes Teh Stubbs Should your small retail business be making everything locally?... Continue Reading

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Rediscover the Strengths of Traditional Project Management

Published June 21, 2021 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

Agile has been great for tech and startups, but many projects need the linear approach of traditional project management. Here’s why. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that traditional project management is somehow subpar or even... Continue Reading

What is DACI: An Explainer

Published May 24, 2021 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

A DACI matrix is your best tool for making quick and effective decisions during any project. We’ll explain why and give you 5 tips for creating one. Project managers tend to be the “measure twice, cut... Continue Reading

The Future of Project Management is Hybrid

Published May 18, 2021 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

Hybrid teams, hybrid PM methodologies, and hybrid project leaders. Here’s the what, why, and how of how to help drive the future of project management. Today, one in four projects have a less than 50% chance... Continue Reading

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5 Inclusivity Scenarios You Need to Design For

Published January 8, 2021 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

Not everyone has the same online experience and capabilities. Don’t alienate potential new customers when there are simple ways to accommodate for many common issues. Read the full report from our survey: It’s Time to Optimize... Continue Reading

It’s Time to Optimize Your Digital Experience to Meet Customer Expectations

Published November 24, 2020 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

For professional service providers, an inclusive digital experience will bring long-term success. Consumers are familiar with online shopping and digital marketing, but working online with a lawyer or an accountant is still a pretty new experience.... Continue Reading

New Remote Work Skills Small Businesses Should Be Developing

Published August 28, 2020 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

Your business operates differently than it did pre-COVID-19. The job of customer service now requires a certain level of tech-savvy. An online storefront and marketing approach requires a different skill set than a brick-and-mortar business typically... Continue Reading

A Business Model Innovation Story With Tips & Treats From the Owner

Published August 6, 2020 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

How a small-business owner successfully navigated a business model change in this socially distanced world. Did you know that Airbnb, Venmo, and Uber were each started during the Great Recession? Economic crashes seem like the worst... Continue Reading

Digital Marketing Strategies of Small-Business Owners

Published July 28, 2020 by Olivia Montgomery, PMP

Four small-business leaders share how they’re starting and optimizing digital marketing strategies in this socially distanced world. I’ve talked with nearly a hundred small business owners about how they’re adapting their businesses to comply with social... Continue Reading

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