Betty Boyd

Betty Boyd was an acquisition manager, IT manager and project manager during her 30-year career in the federal government. Boyd is a certified as a Level III Contracting professional, and she has a master's level certificate in project management from the National Defense University.

Articles by Betty Boyd

• Resource allocation versus human resources

  ​People are an organization's best asset, but how do we make sure we distribute the right resources…

  Tuesday, November 21, 2017

• Why these 4 soft skills are so important

  ​In today's current work environment, soft skills are losing to the role of technology. With smartphones,…

  Thursday, August 24, 2017

• Learning never stops for leaders

  Leaders who want to be successful cannot remain complacent — they must continue to grow through learning.…

  Wednesday, May 24, 2017

• Failure is an option

  Failure is a difficult pill to swallow. People don't want to admit they have failed at anything. But…

  Thursday, April 06, 2017

• What exactly defines a team?

  Do members of your team seem to be at odds with each other? Maybe it's time to examine what exactly makes…

  Tuesday, February 21, 2017

• Are you making an impact?

  Do you sit in your cubicle hoping to get a promotion one day? Do you feel ignored, overwhelmed or just…

  Wednesday, January 25, 2017

• Making the hard choices in leadership

  Leadership is difficult, but you were chosen because you know how to get things done. However, there…

  Thursday, December 15, 2016

• The seeds of true leadership growth are found in others

  ​Leadership is difficult, and it should be. Thus, a leader is not made in a day, but undergoes a continuously…

  Monday, October 24, 2016

• The ripple effect of leadership

  ​Have you ever thrown a small pebble into a pond a noticed the ripples that emanate from the center?…

  Thursday, September 29, 2016

• Saying the right words as a leader

  Words are powerful tools, and what you say really matters. If you say something in the wrong way or the…

  Thursday, August 18, 2016

• How to remain curious as a leader

  What do you value most as a leader — your accomplishments, your goals or your title? Better yet, how…

  Thursday, July 21, 2016

• Can leaders and managers really work together?

  In today's workforce, both leaders and managers each have important roles to play in making sure work…

  Thursday, June 30, 2016

• Taking a personal inventory

  From time to time, we all have to do a personal inventory. This can be a very hard concept for some,…

  Thursday, June 16, 2016

• Recognizing your weaknesses is a real strength

  ​We are all flawed in one way or another. Most people choose to put an emphasis on their strengths…

  Thursday, May 26, 2016

• How to make others feel powerful

  Power is a two-way street. Power can be used for or against a person or an organization. As a leader,…

  Friday, May 06, 2016

• Reducing conflict in the workplace

  Disagreements are an inevitable part of the working environment. If they go unresolved, they can disrupt…

  Monday, April 25, 2016

• Leaders should not short-change their professional development

  ​Leadership is both difficult and rewarding at the same time. Great leaders are always on the lookout…

  Thursday, April 14, 2016

• Creating effective teams helps an organization stay on top

  People are the heart of any organization, yet leading a team of employees is often referred to as "herding…

  Thursday, April 07, 2016

• How to handle workplace stress

  Stress is a big battle for all of us in today's world — both in and out of the office. If you do not…

  Friday, March 11, 2016

• You have to think like a leader to become one

  Leadership is a process. You don't just wake up one day become a leader. So how can you begin the process…

  Thursday, February 25, 2016

• The role of the middle manager

  Middle managers are the mainstay of an organization and are the glue that binds an organization together.…

  Monday, February 08, 2016

• Setting SMART goals for 2016

  The beginning of a new year is when most of us review where we have been and where we want to go. This…

  Thursday, January 21, 2016

• Does gender really play a role in leadership?

  We all know there are inherent differences between the male and female genders. As it turns out, these…

  Tuesday, January 05, 2016

• Keeping good talent starts with proper onboarding

  ​What do leaders dread the most? Hiring new talent. Whether from an existing pool within the organization…

  Wednesday, December 09, 2015

• Confidence and trust: Necessary ingredients in effective leadership

  Confidence can be an elusive factor for leaders — having either too much or too little confidence is…

  Tuesday, December 01, 2015

• Why people skills are so essential in leadership

  Collaboration and relationship building are critical elements in the leadership arena. So, why is it…

  Wednesday, November 11, 2015

• The pros and cons of promotions for women leaders

  ​Getting a promotion is one of the unheralded rewards in the ladder of success. A recent Harvard Business…

  Thursday, October 29, 2015

• 4 problem areas when setting goals

  ​Goal setting is the foundation of good planning. Goals help an organization come to terms with what…

  Tuesday, October 13, 2015

• What leaders can learn from their mistakes

  ​Did you ever make a mistake, then hide the fact that one was made? Leaders often insulate themselves…

  Friday, October 02, 2015

• 4 tips on giving better feedback to your employees

  Do you ever wonder how you are doing each day in your current job? Do you only get an annual performance…

  Thursday, September 10, 2015

• 4 tips on doing more with less in the workplace

  In the era of tighter budgets and fewer employees, leaders must make difficult decisions to get the job…

  Tuesday, August 25, 2015

• 5 tips for cross-boundary collaboration in the workplace

  What is the one thing most needed in the workplace? Collaboration. It is not just collaboration within…

  Thursday, August 13, 2015

• 7 habits for accountability at all levels within an organization

  ​Why is accountability lacking in today's organizations? Is it often due to a lack of engagement, culture…

  Friday, July 31, 2015

• Key strategies for engaging millennials in the workplace

  ​Millennials are our future in the workplace. According to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by…

  Monday, July 20, 2015

• An attitude of gratitude in the workplace

  How often do you get a thank you from anyone in your organization? Is it once a week, a month or a year?…

  Wednesday, June 24, 2015

• 4 keys to transparent leadership

  Leadership is not a one-way street. Leader should not hide out in their offices and expect an organization…

  Wednesday, June 17, 2015

• How does a leader learn from failure?

  "​Failure is not an option." We've all heard this famous quote, which originated with the Apollo 13…

  Wednesday, May 27, 2015

• How to surround yourself with the right talent

  Maintaining the level of talent in an organization is a continuous battle. How do you keep and attract…

  Monday, May 18, 2015

• Does maturity really matter in leadership?

  ​Maturity is usually relegated to those individuals who are considered wise and sage. Maturity does…

  Tuesday, April 28, 2015

• Mentoring and leading go hand in hand

  Leadership is an opportunity to give back, and mentoring is the best way to build future leaders. Mentoring…

  Friday, April 17, 2015

• 4 effective ways to combat laissez-faire leadership

  ​Leadership is a great responsibility, and one that should not be taken lightly. However, there are…

  Monday, March 30, 2015

• 4 tips on how to grow leaders within an organization

  Growing leaders within an organization is a great opportunity, but leadership is not developed overnight.…

  Friday, March 20, 2015

• Leadership is more than coaching

  ​Leadership is and always will be an uphill battle. When leading, how do you make a real difference…

  Tuesday, March 03, 2015

• How to make the accomplishments of young people count

  Developing the leaders of the future can be a difficult task, especially as young people enter the labor…

  Friday, February 13, 2015

• The comfort zone is really the danger zone

  A leader doesn't just wake up one day and become one. Leaders must work on and practice being a leader.…

  Tuesday, February 03, 2015

• 5 key attributes of effective leaders

  Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Not everyone can or should be a leader. It takes a lot of extra…

  Thursday, January 22, 2015

• 5 simple steps to better leadership in the New Year

  We all make New Year resolutions in our personal life, but what about our professional life? Do leaders…

  Friday, January 09, 2015

• 5 tips for influential leadership

  How influential are the leaders in your organization? Do they truly work together with the workforce…

  Wednesday, January 07, 2015

• 6 steps to patient leadership

  ​Leadership is many things to many people, but is patience one of those attributes? How does a leader…

  Friday, December 05, 2014

• How do leaders select the best talent?

  ​One of the fundamental issues a leader must face is hiring the right people for the organization.…

  Monday, November 17, 2014

• Taking the right steps to build your IT project team

  ​One of the most important aspects a project manager faces is finding the right people that are required…

  Friday, November 07, 2014

• 6 key traits leaders need to manage through a crisis

  ​Does there always seem to be a crisis in your organization? When there is, do your leaders have a…

  Wednesday, October 29, 2014

• The use of portfolio management in the IT department

  How does the use of portfolio management work in an IT environment? It all starts with the project management…

  Thursday, October 16, 2014

• How does a leader transform an organization?

  It's a simple question with a not-so-simple answer: How does a leader transform an organization? According…

  Wednesday, October 15, 2014

• The business side of IT in your organization

  Have you ever considered the business side of IT in your organization? Most of the time, the IT portion…

  Friday, October 03, 2014

• Transforming from a reluctant leader into a smart leader

  ​Leaders are role models to the workforce. Have you ever had a leader who could never make a decision…

  Thursday, September 25, 2014

• Why BYOD policies are crucial for the workplace

  ​Bringing your own device (BYOD) to the workplace has been around for several years, and will not be…

  Monday, September 22, 2014

• The ‘full’ keys to leadership

  What is a leader's purpose? Does he or she sit in their office and let the team or organization run itself?…

  Friday, September 05, 2014

• How project management helps make IT projects successful

  For an organization to have successful IT projects, it should embrace modern project management techniques.…

  Thursday, August 28, 2014

• Both leadership and management are the foundations of success

  ​Just as a building needs a foundation, so too does an organization. In this fast-paced world of business,…

  Thursday, August 21, 2014

• Why governance is crucial in the IT department

  ​In today's ever-changing world of technology, how do you approach the implementation of policies and…

  Friday, August 15, 2014