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Lindsay Curtis
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About Lindsay Curtis
Lindsay Curtis writes about communications, education, healthcare research, and parenting. She has extensive experience as a Project Manager, primarily in the healthcare and higher education sectors. A writer by day and a reader by night, she currently works as a Communications Officer for the University of Toronto. She also provides freelance copywriting and social media strategy services for businesses of all sizes. Learn more about Lindsay at www.curtiscommunications.org.
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LatestSeven Strategies to Improve Project Productivity
As we live and work through a global pandemic with all of its uncertainties and stresses, it’s all too easy to get stressed over our to-do lists. From team members […]
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How to Build Trust and Effectively Lead Virtual Teams
Working virtually certainly has its perks. There’s no commute! Your lunch is just the short walk to the refrigerator away! You don’t have to wear pants! That said, working remotely […]
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How to Maintain a Positive Attitude About Work (When the World Feels Like it’s Falling Apart)
Are you feeling a sense of exhaustion, low-grade anxiety, and burnout? You’re not alone. We’re living through tough times right now with the coronavirus pandemic—our lives and work projects have […]
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Project Management and Working Remotely with Kids at Home
Many of us have dreamt of working from home. Cutting out a long commute coupled with wearing comfy clothes from your cozy home office sounds great, right? Under normal circumstances, […]
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Project Resource Management Tools and Techniques
“Time is the most precious resource there is — you have to protect it.” – Jesse Itzler Most project managers are aware that time is our most precious resource, particularly […]
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Six Ways to Keep Your Team Motivated When the Going Gets Tough
Life comes with its challenges, setbacks, and failures. We all expect that, and we know that the same goes for projects, as well. Even with the most qualified team members, […]
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Managing Team Clashes: Tips and Strategies for Conflict Resolution
I remember the day clearly: I slipped into the office 15 minutes late thanks to a transit delay, feeling slightly frazzled. As I sat down at my work station, I […]
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Five Ethical Tips for Project Managers
Let’s consider the role ethics plays in the world of project management. Everything from day-to-day interactions and activities to overall Project Goals are touched by ethical guidelines in some manner. […]
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How to Succeed As a Project Management Professional in the Gig Economy
My grandpa worked at the same company from the time he graduated high school to the time he retired. His loyalty was rewarded with promotions, raises, and respect from his […]
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Crisis Management 101: How to Lead during a Project Crisis
“A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.” – English proverb Missed deadlines. Project over budget. Irate, disappointed stakeholders. Team members home sick at “crunch time.” Sweating yet? If you’re […]
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MS Project Exam Changes?! Oh My!
If you’re a Project Manager, it’s likely you’ve heard it through the grapevine: Microsoft has officially retired their MS Project certification exam 74-343 Managing Projects. Though the exam has been […]
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Five Tips to Help Project Managers Make Better Decisions
Decision-making. For some of us, the very words cause cold sweats and anxiety. After all, when you’re making decisions that can have an impact on your entire project, it comes […]
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