Working on paper

I am not sure if it's a generational thing, but I do quite a lot of thinking and working out on paper. I have noticed, while working in offices, that older people (45+) are quite often doing at least part of their work with a pen and paper on their desk, and that in general … Continue reading Working on paper →

How not to be (too) annoying as a remote project manager

Annoying your colleagues is something of a hazard for project managers, made even harder during a global pandemic where everyone is working from home and juggling work and home responsibilities. I am a bit of an over-thinker, so one thing I can find challenging right now is knowing whether I am checking in with people … Continue reading How not to be (too) annoying as a remote project manager →

Managing worry while working from home

How are you going with 'the new normal'? I have found that working from home one day a week is very different to everyone working from home every day. On the plus side, our company has managed it very well. Systems were immediately up and running, managers were communicative and helpful, and teams immediately picked … Continue reading Managing worry while working from home →