Kat Boogaard

The answer has less to do with your schedule and more to do with your time management skills. 

If bad habits were easy to break, nobody would have any. It's tempting to aim for big, bold change but it’s usually better to take it a small step at a time.

PMOs increase successful projects by 38% because they provide a predictable, repeatable way of getting projects across the finish line.

These five psychological biases tend to show up in group settings. Use this advice to overcome them and set your whole team up for success.

Power dynamics are the unwritten rules for how we communicate and interact with each other. Here’s what you need to know—and how to navigate them in the workplace.

Most of us absolutely hate public speaking. We’d rather zip ourselves into a sleeping bag filled with hornets than have to get up in front of a room full of people and deliver a presentation.

Use Pareto Analysis to figure out what problems you should tackle first—and then make a major impact at your organization.

The ladder of inference is helpful for making decisions that are based on fact, rather than your assumptions and interpretations.

Knowing how to effectively lead a change management process can make those dreaded transitions easier.

Management by objectives is a collaborative approach to goal-setting that can improve transparency and boost your team's motivation.

The Leader-Member Exchange Theory dictates how you behave as a leader. Here are answers to common questions about this leadership theory.

Cross-cultural communication can be challenging. Here's what to know to successfully communicate and collaborate with colleagues from different cultures.

Have you heard of timeboxing? This approach can help you take more control over your focus and your work. Here's what you need to know.

A multigenerational workplace is now the norm, but it can present both some challenges and some benefits. Here's how to thrive in those environments.

Transformational leaders build high-performing teams that are empowered to take ownership over their work and are more engaged and productive.

Wondering how to increase your attention span at work? This guide has all sorts of actionable strategies to give your focus a boost.

Many entrepreneurs deal with shiny object syndrome. But, it doesn't need to be a bad thing. Here's how to leverage it to your advantage.

Want to be a better-respected and more inspiring leader? Referent power is what you need. Here's what it is and how to get it.

Using a PERT chart can help you understand what tasks are involved in a project, how long they take, and how they're all connected to each other.

More than just a buzzword, servant leadership is gaining traction in many different organizations. Here's what you need to know about this approach.

A kickoff meeting is what gets your project started on the right foot. How do you host a successful one? Here's what you need to know.

Procedures can save you and your team plenty of headaches. Wondering how to write a procedure? Here are eight steps to follow.

What exactly is business process improvement and why should you care? We're talking about the benefits of refining your processes, as well as how to do it.

Want to know how to delegate like a pro? We're dishing out six key tips to pass tasks over to other people—with as little stress as possible.

Wondering how to create your very own Gantt Chart? Use these steps to create your own in Excel and get a bird's-eye view of your projects.

Want to refine your searches and get your hands on the information you really need? These Google search tips are just what you've been looking for.

Wrestling with a tough choice? A decision matrix is an easy way to get a handle on how your choices stack up—using criteria that matters to you.

Are you curious about the best time to send emails? You aren’t alone. Whether you’re sending a complex email marketing campaign or just a short message to a colleague, we’re all eager for that magic pill that will not only get our emails read—but inspire people to actually take action.

If you’re feeling frazzled, stressed, and overwhelmed, these life plan apps will help you bring some order to the chaos.

How a value proposition canvas can help you find a better product-market fit and write a stronger value proposition for your business.

What leadership qualities do you need to make people actually want to follow your lead—rather than forcing them to fall in line?

Product-market fit is a term you’ve heard thrown around a lot in the startup world. But why does it matter so much?