Focus has been helping organizations and individuals run projects more effectively for over 10 years. We never cease to be amazed at the basic mistakes made by organizations and project managers which cause waste on an enormous scale. High profile public sector projects such as the BBC Digital Media Initiative (£98m declared write-off) attract much […]

Here’s how to improve your listening skills for more effective conversations with employees and customers. Why hire talented people and not fully utilize them? When you start a business, you don’t need to know how to do absolutely everything. For example, if you are opening an event planning company, you don’t freak out because you […]

“Boys Will Be Boys Isn’t a Defense” By Howard Mavity Published On: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 10:42 AM Labor lawyers often hear, “that just won’t work in the real world” and are accused of being impractical, especially regarding civility and professionalism in the workplace. “People cuss, people tease, language has changed, snark is in. Do […]

Over at the New York Times this morning, we’re reminded by the President of Sundance TV, Sarah Barnett, that it’s OK to fail. In Adam Bryant’s Corner Office interview Your Imperfection Can be Your Strength, Ms. Barnett counts among her many management lessons the recognition that “its O.K. for me to fail.” I think women […]

How can managers become leaders? Ever had a manager who is only concerned about the status of the project assigned to you? We all face managers like this at some point in our career. Most of the managers get promoted as managers due to the seniority and good technical skills. But once they become managers, […]