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"Has anyone ever told you that you have a black belt in cat herding?" Today, I earned that honor from one of my colleagues 😂 As an event and project manager, my days are filled with wrangling projects, coordinating teams, and navigating the unexpected—essentially, herding cats. One of the key challenges I face is ensuring everyone stays on track, especially when the event or project isn't the main focus for my colleagues. Setting up a solid notification system has become my preferred method. Whether it's reminders, updates, or gentle nudges, keeping the ball rolling relies on effective communication and coordination among team members. Cheers to all my fellow cat herders out there! #EventManagement #ProjectCoordination #Teamwork #NotificationSystems #ProjectManagement

I'd like to thank Kyle Nitchen for the recommendation. I started reading it last night, and so far it looks like a good one. I plan to follow Dan Martell's suggestion and read (at least) 10 pages a day. #projectmanagement #constructionmanagement #professionaldevelopment #personalgrowth

Unlocking Success in Skilled Trades: The Key is Collaboration In the world of skilled trades, the power of teamwork is undeniable. Whether you're part of a construction crew or an electrical team, collaboration is the driving force behind every successful project! 🤝✨ Share your most memorable team moments below!

🌊👀 If you haven’t watched this, you must. A fine example of courage, determination, passion, dedication and inspiration, but also… #teamwork #planning #communication #coordination #respect #knowledge #experience …as one man’s obsession to tame Mother Nature puts Nazare on the world stage! Featuring our own local North Coast legend Al Mennie.☘️ Now that is a #project! RODEN Project Management

Think you know our Project Manager, Addison Brown? Let's see if you can guess which of the following things about Addison are true, and which is a lie. 🌙I can name every U.S. President 🌙I was my high school’s prom queen 🌙My fastest time completing the New York Times Mini Crossword is 9 seconds Guess which one is the lie in the comments below, and stay tuned to discover the truth about our amazing Addison! * * * #WomenSupportingWomen #DesMoines #VirtualAssistance #CatchDesMoines #ProjectManager #TeamSpotlight #VA #VirtualAssistance

Where the hell are we going? 🤷 Do you ever sit in your office chair wondering where or what you’re doing? - Lack of direction, enthusiasm, or commitment - Feel like you are dragging people with you, rather than directing them to your vision - High turnover of staff / very low morale - Everyone making erratic decisions / Nobody owning decisions - Disconnection with customers - Silo’d working, 100 people all in 100 separate boats, all travelling in different directions - Poor performance, nobody cares beyond the day-to-day tasks Ring a bell? 🔔 We can pretty much guarantee, that’s exactly what the rest of your teams are feeling too! Our founder, Chris Ball, recently spent hours pulling together all his knowledge and experience on how you can smash all those listed above… How would that make you feel? We want to help you! We’ve got tons of resources just sitting in a folder on his shared drive... It all starts with vision and purpose… Drop a DM to get access and experience the power of vision and purpose!

Having a team of owners starts with communicating the rules of engagement (please don't break production), setting a clear mission/goal, and getting out of the way.

As a line manager, your role is pivotal. Here are three essential actions: 🔍 Translate the 'big picture' for your team. 👂 Practice active listening to understand your people. 🚀 Respond to ideas with action or explanation. Contact Paul.jones@sequelgroup.co.uk find out how Sequel can give your line managers the communications support and guidance they need. #HereAtSequel

🌟 Building Bonds, Scaling Heights: Our Team Build Me Up 2023! 🌟 Amidst the rhythm of daily projects, we took a moment last week to fortify our collaborative spirit. Our recent team building event was a success in unity, as we engaged in a series of exercises that tested not just our skills, but our ability to harmonize as a team. From problem-solving challenges to exhilarating rope climbing, every activity reinforced the importance of communication, trust, and mutual support. We scaled literal heights, mirroring the heights of success we aim to achieve in our projects.🏗️ This day was more than just camaraderie; it was a pledge to bring this same synergy to every endeavor, ensuring our projects stand tall and strong. Here's to teamwork, here's to excellence! 🚀👥 #teambuilding #constructioncompany  #structuralexcellence #commercialconstruction  #specialtycontractor #StructurallyBRilliant

💭 August is often a great time for reflection (assuming that things slow down for you over the summer). I know I have some pain points in my business that I am planning to address, and if one of yours is the quality of the interactions or relationships in your team, then I'm happy to help you tackle that before we start accelerating towards the end of the year. Some of the common issues I help to fix include: ✨ You feeling like you are piggy in the middle between two or more team members who don't relate ✨ Team meetings meeting nobody's needs - e.g. getting overly heated or all talk and no action ✨ You are going through changes and you can't seem get some people onboard ✨ You can see silos forming and are unsure how to reconnect the wider team If they aren't resolving themselves, now is a good time to step in before molehills turns to mountains.🗻 #reflection #businesssupport #teamrelationships #workrelationships #managementsupport #communication