10 min read · July 16, 2026

What is People Analytics and Why does Most HR Data Fail to Drive Decisions?

People analytics is the practice of using employee data, from performance reviews, goal completion, and engagement scores, to make evidence-based workforce decisions. It replaces gut-feel... Read more

Bastin Gerald
Bastin Gerald
July 16, 2026  ·  10 min read
OKR Management
10 min read · March 23, 2026

Executing OKRs in Government: Champions, Cadence, and Execution Discipline

TL;DR Government agencies are increasingly adopting the OKR framework to improve strategy execution and accountability. However, success depends less on…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
7 min read · March 23, 2026

CFO FAQ: Why Does the Cheaper Project Portfolio Management Vendor Cost More in Year 2?

License cost is usually the first number that appears in a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) vendor comparison. It is also…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
8 min read · March 23, 2026

PMO Director FAQ: What Should You Ask Your Project Portfolio Management Vendor Beyond the Demo?

When evaluating a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) platform, the demo often becomes the centerpiece of the decision process. Demos are…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Employee Recognition
7 min read · March 23, 2026

The Business Case for Employee Recognition: Numbers That Convince the C-Suite

TL;DR A compelling business case for employee recognition makes three financial arguments: Recognition significantly reduces the cost of voluntary turnover.…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
3 min read · March 23, 2026

CIO/CTO FAQ: What Should You Really Be Asking During a Project Portfolio Management Vendor Selection?

TL;DR Standard vendor evaluations focus on procurement safety, not implementation success Brand recognition and demo quality rarely predict long-term adoption…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
8 min read · March 23, 2026

Recognizing Employees During Onboarding: Setting the Tone From Day One

TL;DR The recognition practices a new employee experiences during their first 30 to 90 days shape their expectations of how…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
6 min read · March 23, 2026

Does Customer Onboarding Belong in a Project Portfolio Management Tool?

TL;DR Customer onboarding often looks like a project, but it is usually not a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) problem. While…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
5 min read · March 23, 2026

How to Draw the Boundary Between Project Portfolio Management and Workflow Automation

Karthick Nethaji Kaleeswaran Director of Products | Strategy Consultant Published Date: March 23, 2026 TL;DR Organizations often struggle to decide…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Employee Engagement
9 min read · March 23, 2026

How to Launch an Employee of the Month Program That People Actually Like

TL;DR Employee of the Month programs have a credibility problem in most organizations: the criteria are vague, the same names…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
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