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Leading the PMO

Leading the PMO requires a balancing act par excellence. The PMO provides leadership up, down, sideways and out--to executives, managers, project teams, customers and suppliers. This channel explores the leadership challenge and provides tools to grow.

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Making the Best 'Right' Decision
- by Joseph Badaracco and David Rosenbaum
An ethics expert weighs in on making ethical management decisions.

Toxic!
- by Patricia Wallington
Some people in leadership are more venomous than king cobras. Here's how to spot and avoid them. (Hint: They don't always have forked tongues and scales, nor do they dance in a basket when someone plays a tune.)

Smile As You Lead
- by John Baldoni
Yes, it sounds trite, but leaders who look on the bright side can effect positive change, not simply by smiling, but by maintaining a positive outlook.

Firing the Right Person: Ready, Aim, Fire!
- by Michael Schrage
Nothing boosts morale or heightens concentration quite like firing an individual who everyone knows is a persistent obstacle to discipline, collaboration, quality and ethics.

What It's Like to Fire Half Your Staff
- by Tom Murphy
A CIO describes the worst day of his professional life.

Managing by Inclusion
- by John Baldoni
Find out why management by inclusion really is better called genuine leadership.

A Feel for Leadership
- by David Dotlich, James L. Noel and Norman Walker
Emotional intelligence is the component of effective leadership.

How Do You Rate?
- by David Lidsky
This quiz will test you to see if you have the guts and leadership to make tough calls at work.

How to Get and Keep a Life
- by Patricia Wallington
This article's message is one that needs to be heard again and again. There is more to life than just work.

Humility
- by John Baldoni
Humility, often overlooked, is one of the most essential traits of true leadership.



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