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Man Shrugging and Looking Perplexed – Project Estimates are Frustrating

The Emotional Conclusion : Project Estimating (Part 4)

The emotional finale is here! Don’t worry, this isn’t about curling up in a ball and crying – we’ve already done that. This final installment of my series on project estimating is all about navigating the emotions of everyone involved and trying to avoid frustration. If you’ve been following this blog series on project estimations, […]

Transformational Leadership

Unlock the Power of Transformational Leadership

Transformational Leadership Is a leadership style that inspires and motivates team members to achieve their highest potential and drives organizational change. Transformational leaders focus on creating a vision for the future, encouraging innovation, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration, and developing and empowering their team members. This leadership style is crucial for driving continuous […]

Man Secretively Talking Behind Hand – Project Estimating Secrets

Assumptions & Uncertainty : Project Estimating (Part 3)

In this third installment of my blog series on project estimates, let’s dive headfirst into the murky waters of assumptions and uncertainty! Think of these as the gremlins of project planning – they are full of secrets and laugh along the way as they trip you up. If you’ve read my other blog posts, you’ll […]

Woman Trying to Manage Multiple Wires Wrapped Around Her – Project Dependencies

Dependencies & Creep : Project Estimating (Part 2)

Continuing our dive into project estimating, let’s talk about two more problem areas: dependencies and project creep. These two can turn your pristine project plan into a tangled mess. No matter the size or scope of your project – whether you have just a few dependencies or tight integration with multiple systems – you’ll be […]

Woman Peeking Through Fingers - Project Estimates Are Difficult

Sandbagging & Lowballing : Project Estimating (Part 1)

Estimating is a precarious business – part science, a lot of guesswork, and a bit of psychic magic! The goal is to forecast the effort, time, and cost of a project with enough accuracy to avoid disaster. Project managers use some go-to methods to estimate projects. Some approaches are scientific while others are based on […]

Unlocking and Igniting Your Leadership Potential: Perficient’s Leading With Impact Program

Perficient’s mission is to be the place where great minds and great companies converge to boldly advance business. Our success is because of our people, and Perficient fosters a dynamic professional environment that recognizes the unique strengths and career aspirations of each colleague.   Through our award-winning Growth for Everyone initiative, we’re providing our colleagues with […]

Fatal perfection. A skull wearing a crown as a reference to Macbeth.

The Curse of Perfection – Toil and Trouble

“Double, double toil and trouble,” is a line repeated by the witches in Macbeth as they lay out the ominous prophecies of greatness and dire consequences for the titular character. Macbeth’s ambition envisions a perfect ending though desperate actions and moral weakness ruin it. So too are the misguided actions in pursuit of perfection which […]

Level Up Your Leadership with Perficient’s Learning to Lead Program

Celebrating Professional Development and Career Growth   Perficient’s success is defined by incredible colleagues who bring innovative ideas, expertise, and fresh perspectives to drive our global business forward. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to offer enhanced professional resources that empower everyone at Perficient – no matter what experience […]

Obtrusive balloons blocking a city street.

5 Obtrusive Blockers to Avoid as a Servant Leader

We’ve all heard of servant leadership. The concept of “being a servant” to your teams and treating employees as critical individuals to be cultivated and empowered, has strong merit. However, many organizations fall short, with those at the top of the hierarchy viewing employees as interchangeable cogs in the corporate machine. Instead of diving deep […]

Fall 2023 Women In Digital Event

Women in Digital Fall 2023 Recap

The Women in Digital event series presented by Perficient and Adobe aims to celebrate the achievements of women and provide a platform for them to thrive further in an industry that is constantly evolving digitally. Recently, we curated a panel of leading women in the digital space to discuss significant emerging trends that women should […]

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How Hannah Kim Leads Colleagues Through Perficient’s People Promise

As a senior talent development consultant, Hannah Kim manages the organizational performance process at Perficient. She is instrumental in creating mentorship programs and resources for colleagues to continue advancing their skills. Through her leadership, Hannah also guides new colleagues as they complete the onboarding process. She exemplifies the core values embedded in Perficient’s People Promise […]

Women In Digital Event in Cincinnati, Ohio with Perficient and Adobe.

Teeing Up Success: A Recap of Perficient and Adobe’s Women in Digital Event

Recently, Perficient and Adobe hosted a Women in Digital event at the prestigious Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G. It was a great day that included brunch and a fireside chat as well as a golf clinic with LPGA player and golf commentator Morgan Pressel. The […]

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