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Time is the only project constraint over which managers hold no control. Unlike costs, which can be constrained, or scope, which can be adjusted, time always flows at a steady pace. Without the luxury of slowing or stopping time, project managers must resort to tracking their teams’ progress against a series of milestones. In the very best cases, stakeholders and project leaders can accurately project the amount of time required for teams to meet their goals under expected conditions. Handling unexpected challenges under tight deadlines is what sets expert project management professionals apart from their competition. Challenge 1 Inaccurate Predictions Sometimes, project stakeholders are simply too optimistic about the amount of time it takes for team members to complete their tasks. In other cases, physical resources like manufacturing or parts deliveries might take longer than expected to arrive on site. Clever project managers build buffers and other contingenc...

DON'TS 1. Discount other's emotions and perspective. Failing leaders just do not pick up on or value other people's signals or if they do, they do not care, all demonstrating a fundamental lack of empathy. This emotional intelligence skill relates directly to social awareness. 2. Miss key organizational clues, norms, decision networks and politics. These type of "leaders" are mostly clueless and leading in name only. They somehow landed a leadership title, most likely by accident, circumstance, timing or favoritism. 3. Blame others for outcomes. A great leaders look 'in the mirror' when things go wrong and 'out the window' applauding others when things go right. It is vice versa compare to bad leaders. 4. Avoid dealing with and resolving conflicts. Failing leaders avoid dealing with conflicts, fail to provide constructive feedback, and duck key relationship issues. They often think, " If i ignore it, it will o away". Somet...

DO'S 1. Read/Understand own emotions and recognize the impact on self and others. 2. Know one's strengths and limits. the best leaders understand they can never know and do everything and do not pretend that they do. 3. Know and have a good sense of one's self-worth and capability. There is a big divide between confidence and arrogance. Confidence comes from a strong sense of self-worth and self-awareness. arrogance comes from fear in many cases and a sense of entitlement in others. The best leaders are very confident in what they know and can do from an objective view, rather than an assumed view. 4. Think and act optimism (seeing the upside). There are two kinds of attitudes in the world; those who think and act through a lens of scarcity. Attitude shift throughout our lives for many reasons, and great leaders know the message they are sending about whatever attitude is current. Great leader go for solutions, new ideas and silver linings, even in the worst of...

Cristiano Ronaldo started fro a very young age and has always been passionate about the game. His talent can be gauged from the fact that he is the highest paid athlete in the world not just in the football. This is what great leadership is all about. You need to be skillful and talented and also know how to use that skill and talent in our field. Do not let setbacks affect you. A the age of 15, Cristiano Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart that is fatal for any career involving sports. But being true to his passion, he got operated for it and began training as soon as he as released from he hospital. Our leadership s defined by how passionate we are and how far we let the setbacks affect us. A fractured heart did not stop Ronaldo from catching up his dream and what is excuse for us ? Stay one step ahead of competitors. Over the years, Ronaldo has adopted his game so that he an strike from any number of positions. This has made him and his game deadlier for oppone...

Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity. The goal for time management is to maximize the overall benefit of a set of other activities within the boundary condition of a limited amount of time, as time itself cannot be managed because it always running without stops. Time management ma be aided by a range of skills, tools, and techniques used to manage time when accomplishing specific tasks, projects, and goals complying with a due date. Initially, time management referred to just business or work activities, but eventually the term broadened to include personal activities as well. Time management strategies are often associated with the recommendation to set personal goal.  For individual tasks, an importance rating may be established, deadlines may be sets, and priorities assigned.

 Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apatheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist, who has served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.  He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. African nationalist and socialist, he served as President of African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997. A leader who an anti-apartheid which go against system established by National Party's white-only government (apartheid system). Mandela served 27 years in prson, initially on Robben Island and later in Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison. amid growing domestic and international pressure, and with fears of a racial civil war, President F.W de Klerk released him in 1990. Mandela and de Klerk negotiated an end to a...

Every time when we have to decide who to be a leader. We ask ourselves, and each other, what we expect from our elected leaders. What fundamental traits does a leader need to have? The traits of a leader plays a major role in determining the height of success of a team. So what are the traits do we consider should implement in a good and rightful leader in order to lead us with righteousness. 1. Clarity We want leaders to articulate their message clearly. They need to tell us what they’re about, where they’re going, and how they’re going to get there. And it needs to be explicit. Ambiguity in language or intention tends to frustrate people, as do amorphous promises. Leaders should avoid language that is so detailed and pedantic that it cannot be understood, as well as language that is so fluffy that it says nothing. 2. Consistency The word “flip-flop” emerged a number of years ago as a critique of leaders who couldn’t choose a position and stick to it. It’s not a compl...

AUNG SAN SUU KYI Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of General Aung San, was born in 1945, three years before Burma’s independence and her father's assassination. After leaving the country in the early 1960s for schooling and a position at the United Nations, Suu Kyi returned to Burma in 1988 to be with her ailing mother. She returned to a brewing maelstrom in the country. General Ne Win had just resigned, leaving a vacuum in political leadership; there was growing discontent over the economy and massive, countrywide protests on August 8, 1988. The military cracked down on the pro-democracy demonstrations, killing thousands of protesters. At a rally of half a million people in Rangoon just three weeks later, Suu Kyi, already in a position of great political influence as the daughter of General Aung San, called for a democratic government on August 26. But a new military junta, led by General Saw Maung, forcefully took control on September 18. In response, Suu Kyi helped estab...

A good night sleep promotes good health and it is essential that we get adequate sleeping hours that our body needed. But at times , we do find trouble in sleeping even though we are dead tired. So here are some do's and don't in order to get a good night sleep.      DO'S 1. Take medications that are meant for nighttime use . Some over the counter medications like those taken for allergies or cold relief contain ingredients like pseudoephedrine which can keep you awake. Medications that provide the same relief but that are formulated for nighttime use are less likely to impede your sleep. 2. Disconnect from all your electronics at least an hour before bed . The blue light emitted by televisions, computers, and smart phone screens can trick your brain into believing it is day instead of night which may interfere with sleep. 3. Take a cool shower . As we fall asleep, our body temperature drops. This is one of the signals the body uses t...

Raspberry cheesecake is the deal..... Cheesecake comes in many variety such as blueberry cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake , oreo crusted cheesecake and many more. But among these flavors, the one that favor me the most is the raspberry cheesecake. The challenge in making cheesecake is to get the right and well baked crust and as well as the density and thickness of the cream cheese. Here is the recipe in achieving the right baked raspberry cheesecake. Ingredients For the crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers) 1 tablespoon sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 2 1/2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 5 whole extra-large eggs, at room temperature 2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons) 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract For the topping: 1 cup red jelly (not jam), such as currant, raspberry, or strawberry 3 half-pints fresh ...

Gordon James Ramsey is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality. Born on 8 November 1966 in Scotland. His  restaurants have been awarded 16 Michelin stars in total. His signature restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, London, has held 3 Michelin stars since 2001. First appearing on television in the UK in the late 1990s, by 2004 Ramsay had become one of the best known celebrity chefs in British popular culture, and, along with other chefs like Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, and Delia Smith, he has influenced viewers to become more culinarily adventurous. As a reality television personality, Ramsay is known for his fiery temper, strict demeanour, and use of expletives. He often makes blunt and controversial comments, including insults and wisecracks about contestants and their cooking abilities. He combines activities in the television, film, hospitality, and food industries and has promoted and hired various chefs who have apprenticed under h...