PROJECT SKILLS

The Join Your Dots project is about working together in teams on a common project which will inspire others to take action for nature.

Some of you may get involved in the project management side, which is a fantastic skill to put on your CV.

This video provides an introduction to project management.

This project has input from hundreds of creative people.

Is managing creatives different than managing other teams?

Have you ever tried to lead a team of talented, driven, creative problem-solvers? It’s not your ordinary leadership challenge. Some people say it’s like herding cats. Truth is, it’s more like herding tigers—powerful, majestic creatures capable of accomplishing amazing things at one moment and tearing you to shreds the next. Author Todd Henry explains why it’s so hard to manage people who are expected to be brilliant at a moment’s notice and what it takes to keep them at their best.

Projects that have many phases, stakeholders and deliverables are complex things to plan - there are overlapping calendars, actions and milestones where a misstep can cause the whole thing to go off the rails. Creative professionals, in particular, are generally not the greatest at organization and time management - so this video will lay out the basics of project planning so you can deliver the best results for your clients.

In this video Butler Branding's founder, Sean Tambagahan, shares things he's learned about how to manage design projects:

When it comes to project management, the best tools are the ones you use. With the abundance of helpful software and apps at our disposal, the options are endless. This video features Matthew Encina from The Futre on what tools he prefers to use for managing creative projects. The list was refreshingly short.

An introduction to community organising - a way to make meaningful change in your community for people and the environment! Hear the stories from other students who organised community campaigns in their colleges, and in some cases won! You will also be introduced to the key principles of community organising including building power, meeting leaders and negotiating. 

If you’re looking for inspiration on things you can do that are good for you and the environment, you’ve come to the right place. Hubbub is a charity that creates environmental campaigns with a difference. They design playful campaigns that inspire people to make healthier, greener lifestyle choices, which more often than not help save money and bring people together.

Effective teamwork is the key to a successful business, as it increases productivity levels and produces better solutions to problems. Companies that foster a friendly and collaborative work environment will be the ones to succeed in the business world.

Are you secretly a lone-wolf-meets-control-freak, believing that nobody can ever do the job as well as you? Are you doubting the positive effects of teamwork because you’ve been burned before? We put together 7 main advantages of teamwork and we’re ready to prove you wrong!

A short video animation by a group of students at George Brown College showcasing tips and ideas on how to improve your teamwork and increase productivity in collaborative group projects. By looking at two key elements; students, employees, or anyone working in a collaborative setting can focus on not only becoming a better team player but also how to ensure you have a strong and healthy team.

What makes creative collaboration work effectively? Here are seven ideas. 1. Ownership; 2. Dependability; 3. Trust; 4. Structure; 5. A Shared Vision; 6. Fun; 7. Candor.

Team building experts Mary and David Sherwin found that one of the most common reasons teams struggle in the workplace is that they have a fundamental communication disconnect. So they developed a simple team building exercise that enables employees to get on the same page before starting new projects. It’s called Teamwords and it’s helping businesses tackle communication challenges head on.