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In this age of online banking, downloadable transactions, and software that balances your checkbook for you, it’s easy to let your banking run on autopilot. But if you don’t check your bank statements, you should....

When talking with doctors, we patients are often reluctant to ask questions. Since we’re so reluctant to ask doctors about big things—like how to keep from going to an early grave—it’s no surprise that in many cases, we don’t even consider asking them about little things. ...

In any construction project, all of the technical experts work hard in their own areas of specialty. But without a generalist who can see the big picture, coordinate the various technical aspects, and keep everyone focused on the needs of the owner and end user, sometimes the entire project suffers....

A strong project manager is a value-added professional—someone who bring skills other than technical expertise to the table. One of those skills is the ability to recognize which of many factors is the real priority in a given situation....

Outstanding project managers in any venue—construction, IT, engineering, or everyday life—have skills beyond technical expertise....

When you’re taking a generalist approach, it’s helpful to use decision-making tools to support a thought process that results in successful outcomes. One important tool is the Three Bears test....