Moira Alexander, Author at TechRepublic

Moira Alexander

Moira Alexander is the Founder of PMWorld 360 Magazine and Lead-Her-Ship Group, and a project management and digital workplace columnist for various publications. Moira has 20+ years in business (IS&T) and project management for small to large businesses in the US and Canada. To find out more about Moira, go to www.pmworld360.com and www.leadhershipgroup.com.

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6 easy ways to inspire unmotivated teams

Motivation can be in short supply during times of stress. The good news is there are at least six reasonably easy ways to get your teams back to work.

Moira Alexander
Published: January 23, 2020, 5:00 AM PST Modified: January 22, 2020, 1:26 PM PST Read More See more CXO articles
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How to prevent dysfunction in project teams before it begins

Team dysfunction is more common than you might think. Although it's a normal part of working relationships, there are ways to prevent it.

Moira Alexander
Published: January 22, 2020, 12:43 PM PST Modified: January 22, 2020, 12:31 PM PST Read More See more CXO articles
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11 items project managers should include in a Problem Identification and Tracking document

A Problem Identification and Tracking document is an essential tool for every project. Learn what to include in the document to help your team manage and reduce project risks.

Moira Alexander
Published: November 7, 2019, 8:14 AM PST Modified: November 7, 2019, 8:11 AM PST Read More See more CXO articles
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Project management: How to conduct a root cause analysis

Follow this guide on how to identify the root cause of problems to successfully reduce risks and improve project outcomes.

Moira Alexander
Published: November 7, 2019, 6:58 AM PST Modified: November 7, 2019, 6:54 AM PST Read More See more CXO articles
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3 keys to an effective cost-benefit analysis of new projects

Before jumping into a project, be sure to analyze all factors to ensure funding is distributed wisely.

Moira Alexander
Published: October 29, 2019, 3:07 PM PDT Modified: October 21, 2019, 9:25 AM PDT Read More See more CXO articles
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5 tips to improve employee attitudes about change management

Organizational change is inevitable, and anticipated by most employees these days. Here are five tips that can help your employees cope better when changes are frequent or significant.

Moira Alexander
Published: September 5, 2019, 1:55 PM PDT Modified: September 4, 2019, 8:13 AM PDT Read More See more CXO articles
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How to manage a startup: 6 tips

Owning or managing a startup can be exhausting. Here are six actions startup owners or managers can take to help manage tasks and busy schedules.

Moira Alexander
Published: August 21, 2019, 6:42 AM PDT Modified: January 8, 2020, 6:49 AM PST Read More See more CXO articles
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10 ways adopting Agile can improve business performance

Agile practices have uses beyond projects and can help improve business performance overall. Read about the 10 operational benefits of Agile.

Moira Alexander
Published: August 21, 2019, 6:31 AM PDT Modified: August 20, 2019, 11:37 AM PDT Read More See more CXO articles
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How to deliver bad news to project stakeholders

Here are four approaches that project managers can take when sharing tough news with stakeholders.

Moira Alexander
Published: August 19, 2019, 1:27 PM PDT Modified: January 8, 2020, 6:52 AM PST Read More See more CXO articles
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Service-level agreements (SLAs): The key components project managers should know

Almost every project requires vendor services; after the project is complete, those services are likely to still support your business. Learn what to look for in a vendor's service-level agreement.

Moira Alexander
Published: August 5, 2019, 11:01 AM PDT Modified: August 5, 2019, 10:36 PM PDT Read More See more CXO articles