I can’t believe what a hit The Incredible Machine 2 is with my 2nd graders! They’re really getting systems thinking. So glad Classic Reload has it online👍🏻 TY Sierra Games

Hands down, Dave is one of the best things to happen to Parsons! So lucky to have been his student!

This week marked my first full year Funsize! I've learned so much from my incredible mentors. Here are some tips and tricks for anyone else that's starting out. #projectmanagement #designops hilaryfenton.substack.com/p/my-first-yea…

As a PM, I know incremental progress can feel like watching paint dry. 🎨 Use a template to share a weekly Slack update 🚀 It’s a progress party every Friday! 🎉It worked for my puppy, 😱 that dog bed shrunk!😜. #PMLife #TeamWins #projectmanagement #programmanagement #designops

One of my favorite teaching tools that I use as a PM? The good ol' EXIT TICKET! 🙌 At the end of each meeting, I ask each person: "What's your next step?" 🚀 #ProjectManagementHacks #NextSteps #MeetingMagic Shoutout to Shearer Creations canva.com/p/dshearer! 💡✨

Every morning, I sip my "swamp water" (aka what my husband calls my green drink). It's 🤢 but important 😅 Kinda how I feel about meeting notes! Now, I let AI handle the boring details while I grab the highlights, next steps, and screenshots. Efficiency win! 🚀 #PMlife

"Brain-expansion week! 🎉 I mastered homemade marshmallow fluff 😋 and the talented Ege Doğan crushed it with new 3D modeling skills for myrtle boggs! Way to go on some awesome visuals! 🚀✨ #LevelUp #CreativeVibes" g7w4.short.gy/a8jF4l

"Fellow PMs—ever feel like this cat trying to get the attention of a designer or engineer? Try limiting messages to just the start & end of the day. It's all about the maker schedule. 😸✨ #PMlife #WorkSmarter rb.gy/pp9wkh"

Lots of folks were asking for a demo of Popcorn Style. Brad Frost, 설기 and Hilary Fenton were game to be guinea pigs. 😂 We got a full standup done in just 90 seconds! Living the dream. Give it a shot yourself at popcorn.style w/ code POPCORN4LAUNCH!

We've all been in THOSE meetings—where everyone nods like they’re on the same page, but really, we're each picturing something totally different. 🤯 Whether it's designing new features or just splitting up tasks, use visuals in your meetings. #Teamwork #VisualsFTW

At Parsons MFA DT, I learned this truth: "Ideas are everywhere, but execution is everything."🎯 At Digital Ambiance, we make ideas a reality. It's our team's knack for making complex projects easy to build and maintain that truly sets us apart. 💡✨ t.ly/cQ0bl #PMLife

Working with neurodivergent clients or stakeholders? Try techniques used by teachers—like sentence starters and time limits! I use post-its for design feedback and set timers for each category to keep discussions focused and ensure everyone can contribute. #Neurodiversity #PMLife

Want to spark better discussions? Try this teacher trick: pause for 3-5 seconds after asking a question. That little wait gives the brain time to process—and you might be surprised by the responses! #PMLife #teachers

Want to be more data-driven? Think like a teacher. Use two types of assessments: formative (ongoing checks during the process) and summative (a final evaluation). Apply both to your projects to see the forest and the trees. #PMLife #teachers

No one should talk for more than 5 minutes straight in meetings. As a facilitator, you can't know everyone's attention span. Sticking to 5 mins helps neurodiverse individuals engage fully. Bonus points if you include something interactive for all! #neurodiversity #PMLife

This week, I started a fun personal project. After moving from an oceanside town to an urban suburb, we found ourselves missing the ocean. Needing a high perch in the backyard for some peace (and a break for the kids from the puppy), the lifeguard station treehouse was born!

I realized today that with tree trunks coming through the floor it makes more sense as a climbing platform! That hut would barely fit one kid standing. Still want my ocean theme—might paint a wave pattern on the floor. Re-measured the space; looks like Swiss cheese from above!

So today I tried out Vizcom Technologies to see if I could make a quick 3D model using AI. I still have a long way to go with my modeling skills 😬🫣 but it was really fun to play around with and did you know they have people you can chat with?! Thank you Stefan!

How cool is this? 🎙️ Just started a voice & speech class and learned there's no such thing as a "naturally quiet voice"! 🤯 It's all about the habits we pick up over time. Can't wait to see what else I uncover on this vocal journey! 🎶👄 #Learning #PMLife

Classroom tip: 'Ask three before me.' I apply the same logic to my Asana/Notion/Monday project hubs. What questions pop up most & how fast can folks find the answers on their own? 🧐 Efficiency for the win! #PMLife