There are many ways to bring small portions of nature to work, to influence mood, performance and health. Research has proven repeatedly that access to the outdoor views, fresh air and plants improves employees’ wellbeing. Interacting with natural elements indoors improves productivity. Who doesn’t want that, at a cost that is almost free! Here are…

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The gates of stress close around many of us after too much time in a social environment. The performance that you promised in your job interview gets locked down. Your first step is to realize it’s happening. Then you need to get into a place where stress isn’t producing anxiety. Try Nature! The fact is,…
When we’re closer to nature, either in the wilderness or our backyards, our over-stressed brains come to love us. Modern life can tax our brains and make us prone to mistakes. This is especially true when multitasking and expending effort to avoid distractions. The antidote to our hectic life is some nature! Our brains are…
Pritchett Controls, and employee-owned firm in Maryland, has engaged Effective Project Solutions LLC for Program Leader licenses and services. They state, “Effective Project Solutions has produced a great tool which this industry clearly needs. Kudos to that!”
We here at Effective Project Solutions find a lot of value to organize goals and tasks for projects. But none of us are machines. Good software products work better with those with balanced lifestyles. Yesterday I went skiing for the first time in many years, ninety miles from home, by myself. Enjoyed conversing with people on the…
There was a time I was assigned to takeover an $18 million project led by a very respected project manager (he’s now a Sr. Program Manager). I began my assignment using Program Leader with the client. To make a long story short, the client was very pleased with the future project conduct. I gained and…
(copied from the NIH website) February is American Heart Month—a time to reflect on the sobering fact that heart disease remains the number one killer of both women and men in the United States. The good news is you have the power to protect and improve your heart health. NIH and other government agencies…
Using Program Leader allows one to be mindful of projects and people involved. It’s easy to use and to manage tasks and people. The end result is feeling mindful of the work that’s been accomplished, on time and budget. So, before you roll your eyes again, take a moment, be mindful, and use Program Leader…
There’s a lot of knowledge published and discussed about managing project risk and assets, but did you ever run across much about one of your most important assets, your heart? While your loved ones want you to enjoy a successful career, they more want to have you around and be gainful for a long, long…
A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association revealed that for most Americans, stress tends to increase rather than decrease during the holidays. A lack of time, a lack of money, and excessive commercialism are all common reasons for extra holiday stress. Program Leader® is here to show you a few ways to relax after…