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Watch your Writing; It could Cost You!

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Michael Madden

As project managers, we all know how important it is to pay attention to the details. We’ve all seen those pictures and signs that adorn cubicles and office spaces that remind us to pay attention to grammar and punctuation. We … Continue reading →

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Best News All Week

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Sandra Cadogan-Beebe

Probably like you, I’ve been consuming a tremendous amount of news, more than usual, both televised and online. Normally I will tune in to Lester Holt at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter, when I can sit and click “play” on … Continue reading →

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Fun Winter Activities in the Boston Area

Posted on December 19, 2016 by admin

With the holiday season in full swing and winter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about fun ways to enjoy the season with your friends and family. Here’s a roundup of some activities in the Boston area … Continue reading →

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The Neuroscience of Mind-Wandering

Posted on October 21, 2016 by David Pesta

Brain Researchers Say It’s Good to Zone Out Have you ever found yourself driving on the highway for a long stretch of time, like say on a long trip, and just zone out? This happens to me all the time. … Continue reading →

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There’s No Crying in Project Management

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Sandra Cadogan-Beebe

Many of us have seen the movie A League of Their Own, where Tom Hanks plays the usually inebriated and always disinterested coach Jimmy Dugan of the WWII-era Rockford Peaches women’s baseball team. At one point during a league game, … Continue reading →

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The Reality of the Triple Constraint

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Sandie Kimball

Does this conversation sound familiar? The second and third frames are the exact words sent to me by a team member last week. It’s great to see team members coming up with new ways to explain a sometimes frustrating reality … Continue reading →

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Relay Race or Just Another Project?

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Cathleen Hartnett

What happens when you put 12 friends in two vans for 36 hours? Did I mention these friends will collectively run roughly 200 miles over the 36 hours? In my opinion, you have the time of your life. Others may … Continue reading →

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Mail on the Beach?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Meagan Turner

If you’re anything like me, you love and look forward to the summer weather. I enjoy the adventures that happen during the summer months, the beach trips, mountain hikes, spontaneous nighttime walks for ice cream. I always tease my family … Continue reading →

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Advice from third graders

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Michael Madden

Hello again everyone. It’s great to be back! As you might recall, I worked at Dana-Farber a few years ago, left for a couple of years, and started back in the IS PMO on the last day of February (a … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Jobs – If You Know About Them

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Deb Cote

Every year, Parade publishes What People Earn. This annual report is presented simply as photos of individuals and underneath each: their location, name, age, title (and sometimes organization), and their annual salary. I find the issue intriguing for a number … Continue reading →

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