Avoiding Redundant Collaboration Tools

What’s the point of using two different collaboration tools in the same project? There is none. And yet, it could be challenging, if not impossible, to settle on one tool for everyone. Bob McGannon and I talk about why this might happen and possible solutions. If your client uses a different system than you do, their preference has to prevail, so we also discuss how to work effectively using both internal and client tools. 

Coming Up

It’s official! I’ve started a complete rework of my popular Project Management Foundations course. It was the #4 most popular LinkedIn Learning course in 2025. And the improvements and enhancements we’ve planned might notch it higher in the rankings.

In this edition, I’m narrowing the focus to project managers’ most important responsibilities, key skills, and effective techniques. It will also emphasize the practical aspects of how everything helps you deliver successful projects in the real world. That will get you going quicker and make your efforts more effective. In addition to videos, the course will include text to provide background info, infographics for high-level perspectives, and AI role play to practice common PM situations. There will be two levels of challenges: easier ones for people newer to project management and others for project managers who want to move up. And the content will also be in line with PMBOK® 8th edition.

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