Jeremy Hughes - Mesa Associates, Inc.

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The Power of Active Listening: The Game-Changer in Workplace Communication

We often hear, but do we truly listen? Active listening is more than just staying silent while someone speaks. It’s about engaging fully, understanding nuances, and drawing out insights that might otherwise go unspoken. It’s a soft skill that builds trust, reduces miscommunication, and strengthens professional relationships. What is Active Listening? Unlike passive hearing, active listening involves: When done effectively, […]

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Tired of Meetings That Could Have Been Emails? Let’s Fix That.

We have all been there, sitting through another meeting that drags on, rehashing the same points while our to-do list adds up. The problem? Most meetings aren’t structured for efficiency. The good news? You can cut meeting time in half while getting better results. Here is how: Pro Tip: Share the agenda at least 24 hours before the meeting. If there’s no agenda, cancel

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Design Reviews – A Better Way to Compile and Resolve Feedback

As a project manager, you have a lot to keep track of and, many times, quite a few stakeholders to manage as well. When it comes to engaging those stakeholders and compiling their review feedback, have you ever said, or been told one of the following: We’ve all found ourselves in a situation where we

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Machine Learning for Asset Health Tracking

Hydro Turbines are complex machines with multiple transient conditions at start-up. Advanced Pattern Recognition is key in determining the roles that load, net head, cooling water temperature, and air cooler fouling play in day-to-day operations. Calculating the Generator’s Asset Health Score (AHS) for trending helps users determine the overall asset’s health over time. In one

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What is IFC?

Most heavy industry (particularly the Utility sector) project professionals should agree that IFC stands for Issued for Construction. Typically, this relates to the revision state of a set of engineered drawings. But what does IFC really mean? We have debated this many times with customer representatives and have found some commonality in opinions, but there

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Substation Upgrade & Expansion-Project Engineering Oversight

The Mesa PMO team had the opportunity of managing the project engineering of a $55 million project that achieved significant milestones across its substation, line, and communications components, marking notable advancements in enhancing delivery and reliability for the client. A key to success was the incorporation of advanced technologies such as substation automation and SCADA

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Process vs. Action: Why the Right Language Matters in Project Management

Are you using “action” when you really mean “process”? It might seem like a small distinction, but in project management, precision in language is key to driving clarity, efficiency, and execution. What you are trying to convey and what your audience thinks you mean can result in divergent paths So, what’s the difference? Action is a

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Transmission Line Rebuild-Project Engineering Execution

Mesa’s PMO team partnered with a utility to advance a transmission line rebuild project that involved replacing 63 steel lattice towers and wood poles. The Mesa Team was focused on Phase 1 of the project which involved multiple coordination efforts at a stakeholder level to be able to secure Phase 2, the design authorization effort.

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Spotlight: Shana Bullock on Daring to Lead

Project management is more than just tracking deliverables and meeting deadlines. It’s about leadership, resilience, and creating an environment where teams feel supported and empowered. For Shana Bullock, stepping into project management was never part of the plan. Leadership felt daunting, especially when making tough decisions and navigating difficult conversations. Over time, she realized that

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Project Engineering – Fiber Optic Installation

Fiber Optic Cable Projects represent innovation by offering high bandwidth communication, unparalleled reliability, and secure data transmission. The Mesa PMO Team is currently working with a large Midwest Utility Company to enhance the security and reliability of the communications network through underground fiber optic installation. Due to the detailed installation, meticulous planning, geotechnical testing, foundation

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