Meet a Hansonite: Paul Molnar
We’re always curious—in fact, it’s one of our core values. It’s also a reason we started this “Meet…
Meet a Hansonite: Joe Holub
In this “Meet a Hansonite” blog series, we’ve been introducing you to our fellow Hansonites, telling you a…
What We Know Now: Darin Smith
Here at Hanson, it’s really important to us to get to know each other. So we occasionally interview…
What We Know Now: Kelly Sullivan
We’ve been interviewing fellow Hansonites about what they’ve learned across their careers. Recently, we talked to Video Producer…
Why Project Management Certification Is Worth Getting
In an increasingly evolving projectized world, Project Management Institute (PMI) professional certification ensures that project managers are ready…
Request for Proposal, or Request for Partner?
As a digital agency, we’ve responded to our fair share of RFPs over the years. Some are well thought out and others… not so much. Previously, we've shared our reflections on the RFP process, offering some specific suggestions for how to make it more valuable for everyone. But another way companies can make the RFP process better is to ask themselves: are we looking for a vendor to complete a one-time job, or are we looking for a partner to provide solutions now and guidance into the future?
Iterative Development in the Digital Agency
Imagine you’re an automotive manufacturer who signed off on the functional spec of a new iPad app only five weeks ago, when you discover your competition has released an app with twice the features you were planning...
A Project Manager’s Principles for Effective Meetings
As a project manager, I admit I have a bit of a reputation around here. I’m known for getting people out of meetings early, earning me the nickname “Miss Bossypants.” (I’ve been assured this is an affectionate term.) Ending meetings on time seems like a basic tenet of business. But the dozens (hundreds?) of ineffective meetings we’ve all experienced in our careers indicates that it’s an acquired skill...