People. Process. Progress.

In this episode of Fixit Friday, The Power of Asking Objective Questions | Fixit Friday 5, we are diving into the importance of staying objective when asking questions and when providing feedback and updates to others.

Staying objective helps us:

• Cut through emotional responses and biases
• Gather accurate information to make informed decisions
• Improve communication and understanding with others

Stay safe, wash your hands, and Godspeed,

Kevin

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Whether you're a healthcare professional transitioning patient care, a Project manager handing off a project, or simply passing the baton in any collaborative effort, a smooth handoff is crucial for success. In Master Project Handoffs: Ensure Success Every Time I share what I've found most helpful for both providing and receiving a stellar project handoff.

The Problem:

You're taking over a project from someone else

The Hope:

They had good documentation and will provide helpful background

The Plan:

Share what I've found most helpful for giving and receiving a project handoff

The Solution:

Focus on setting the mindset for being a SENDER by updating documentation, preparing our pitch, reviewing data, and sharing the intangibles. Then, switching to RECEIVER mode so we can review the use case, ask objective questions, and start thinking of next steps.

Stay safe, wash your hands, and Godspeed y'all,

Kevin

Welcome to Five Steps To Get Started On Your Fitness Path | Fixit Friday 4 back to on Hope is NOT a Plan! Today, we're tackling a topic close to everyone's heart: how to really get started with a fitness routine. We all want to feel good, move with confidence, and maybe even rock that swimsuit (or whatever makes you feel fierce!). But where do you even begin? Click play on this episode to find out more about the five steps listed below.

1. Set your baseline
2. Build on your baseline
3. Do more, more often
4. Ad some resistance
5. Don't forget your diet

Stay safe, wash your hands, and Godspeed,

Kevin

What do Kyle Manard, Alex Roca, and Ryan Job all have in common? None of them let their physical challenges overpower their will to improve and accomplish hard things. So, what's our excuse?

The Problem:

Have no idea where or how to get started working out

The Hope:

You'll find the "magic" exercise routine that will burn fat and get you in shape

The Plan:

Provide action-oriented steps and perspectives from my own fitness journey

The Solution:

Share key elements for you to create a sustainable fitness program by owning where are and where we want to be, defining our fitness "Why?", getting a health screening, acquiring fitness education, getting perspective on goals, and getting moving and keeping going.

Stay safe, wash your hands, Godspeed y'all,

Kevin

Today, we're cracking the code on creating 360-degree feedback surveys. Be prepared, because 360 feedback can be scary. It can expose weaknesses, highlight conflicts, and leave egos bruised Buckle up, because we're about to get real about feedback!

Five focus areas should be:

• Specific and actionable questions to provide concrete next steps
• Balance positive and negative feedback to promote growth
• Aim for facts, not feelings
• Ensure confidentiality through secure platforms and communication
• Relevant to the employee's role and responsibilities

Stay safe out there, wash your hands, and Godspeed,

Kevin

Hey leaders, hope you're ready to ditch the delusion and dive into the raw reality of leading people. Because let's be honest, hope is not a plan, especially when it comes to building high performing, engaged teams. Today I'm sharing my 20+ years of leadership difficulties, and together we're tackling the cornerstones of becoming a good people leader. No fluff, just actionable advice to level up your leadership game.

The Problem:

You're a new people leader and are unsure where to start

The Hope:

Leadership skills will develop through trial and error

The Plan:

Share tools and techniques new leaders can use to get started and that experienced leaders can reference to stay fresh

The Solution:

A focus on the leadership steps of learning policy, knowing the organization, taking leadership classes, asking for feedback, letting leaders lead, allowing for team pushback, and taking ownership of the good and bad.

Stay safe out there, wash your hands, and Godspeed,

Kevin

Are you thinking of transitioning to the Project Management career field? You're not alone! In 2018, I made the leap into "project management proper" from a Public Safety and Emergency Management career. This is the first From the Archives series of the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast; I'm sharing the episode I put out in October 2020, originally called "You're a Project Manager, and You Don't Even Know It."

In this episode, you'll realize:

• If you have started a process, you have initiated a project
• If you've organized teams, you've done project planning
• If you've completed tasks, you've executed work in a project plan
• If you've provided updates, you've monitored and controlled project work
• If you've demobilized teams, you've closed down a project

*Thank you to Isak and Alma for reaching out on LinkedIn and inspiring this From the Archives series*

Stay safe out there, wash your hands, and Godspeed y'all,

Kevin

Let's face it: crafting a communication plan can feel like trying to build a bridge out of spaghetti noodles. Fear not, fellow planners! Today, we're laying down the five essential Mainstays to build a communication plan that's both sturdy and effective.

1. Know Your Audience
2. Clearly Define the Ask
3. Be Brief, Be Brilliant, Be Gone
4. Choose the Right Tools
5. Communications are a Two-Way Street

• Bonus: Practice, Practice, Practice

Remember, while hope is NOT a plan, a good plan WILL bring people hope.

Stay safe, wash your hands, and Godspeed y'all,

Kevin

Have you ever started a plan enthusiastically, only to see it crumble due to poor foundation? In this episode, we uncover the five essential secrets to building a rock-solid and unstoppable plan. Learn how to decode your leader's INTENT, set OBJECTIVES that stick, and create a team ORG structure that thrives. Discover the COMMUNICATION planning hacks that ensure everyone's on the same page and RESOURCE coordination strategies that keep your plan moving forward. No more shaky foundations! This episode is your blueprint for success, no matter what your plan.

The Problem:

Unsure where to start planning for a project

The Hope:

The team will figure out the right direction once it starts planning

The Plan:

Share five key area of focus every successful plan should include

The Solution:

Share how the foundational 5 areas of a clear leader's intent, objectives, organization, resources, and communication will make planning more efficient and effective

"Hope is NOT a plan, but a good plan WILL bring people hope."

Stay safe, wash your hands, and Godspeed y'all,

Kevin