latest additions to the Twennie library

Project management analytics often feel overwhelming, but the numbers that matter are surprisingly straightforward. This video breaks down how everyday project decisions influence five essential financial indicators: write-offs, profit margin, utilization, revenue vs target, and multipliers. Technical professionals learn how these metrics reveal early warning signs, guide project stability, and help leaders understand performance at a glance.

Writing the methodology section of a proposal often stalls because teams start cold and alone. Storyboarding fixes that. Borrowed from the film industry, it gives proposal teams a visual, collaborative way to map tasks, issues, objectives, and deliverables before anyone begins writing. Twennie’s Rapid Fire Methodology applies this approach to jumpstart sections in just a few hours, replacing confusion with alignment and turning writing into a frictionless final step.

A Dozen Ways to Occupy People During a Light Workload reframes downtime as development time. Instead of panicking when projects slow, leaders can use this period to strengthen systems, capture lessons, and inspire creativity. The video introduces practical, ready-to-use ideas—from conducting stay interviews and client surveys to creating video profiles, manuals, and learning content on Twennie. It also shows how the When the Workload is Light topic can serve as a shared repository where teams post, assign, and track these projects.

The Candid Communication in Project Management prompt set builds confidence in handling tough conversations that often stall projects or damage relationships. Through 20 practical prompts, learners practice communicating openly with clients, colleagues, contractors, and the public — tackling issues like missed deadlines, negativity, and scope disputes before they escalate.

Why Celebration Matters explores how recognition—large or small—keeps teams motivated and connected. Drawing inspiration from Tetris inventor Alexey Pajitnov’s idea that “we deserve small celebrations,” the video shows how acknowledging effort sparks pride, trust, and purpose. From quick wins and service milestones to team events and industry awards, every celebration reinforces the message that work is valued. It also distinguishes between genuine appreciation and empty praise, offering leaders simple, meaningful ways to recognize everyone’s contributions.

Twennie’s Proofreading Super-Method transforms proofreading from a solitary, error-prone chore into a collaborative, brain-friendly process. Instead of relying on mythical superhuman proofreaders, it structures proofreading as a scheduled, team-based session—about 30 person minutes per page. Proofreaders each focus on one content type at a time (spelling, layout, terminology, etc.) using printed or digital “proofing cards” that list company standards.

Urgency shouldn’t feel like panic. In this video, you’ll learn how to use language that moves people — not just tasks — by blending clarity, empathy, and humor. We’ll unpack how tone influences speed, why heavy-handed messages cause resistance, and how to communicate deadlines that inspire cooperation instead of dread. Through real examples, you’ll see how word choice, structure, and even a touch of wit can make people act faster and feel better about the work. It’s leadership, efficiency, and humanity — all in one message.

Deadlines dominate professional life, but urgency done wrong causes avoidance and stress. This prompt set set helps you master the language of urgency — the communication that gets things done quickly, without creating chaos. You’ll practice rewriting real workplace scenarios into messages that are clear, optimistic, supportive, and warm. Each prompt helps you sound firm but fair, blending structure with humor and empathy.

Proposals rarely fall behind because of one big failure — they slip through a dozen small ones. This video reveals the most frequent causes of delay in proposal preparation, including missing information, unclear roles, poor communication, and lack of process. You’ll see how structured messaging, clear internal deadlines, and purposeful collaboration can keep even complex proposals running smoothly. The companion Twennie template provides sample emails, reminders, and status updates crafted to move the schedule forward while strengthening teamwork and accountability.

This Twennie template equips proposal managers with clear, time-saving communication tools that guide every stage of a proposal’s life cycle—from kickoff to submission and wrap-up. It identifies common causes of delay such as poor communication, lack of process, and missing contributors, and provides practical messaging to prevent them. The resource includes sample emails, reminders, and tone guidance to help teams stay accountable, maintain momentum, and celebrate results.

This prompt set, designed by consultant Alex O’Dell, helps you build the balance between empathy and assertiveness—one of the most essential leadership skills. Through 20 short weekly practices, you’ll learn to stay grounded under pressure, express needs respectfully, and set boundaries without guilt. Each activity invites reflection, conversation, and gentle courage so that your influence grows not from dominance, but from emotional intelligence and clarity.

In The Power of Pause, Alex O’Dell reveals how silence can be a consultant’s most persuasive tool. Technical professionals often rush to respond under pressure, but composure—expressed through calm pauses—signals confidence and respect. O’Dell introduces three strategic pauses: the Discovery Pause (to draw honest insight), the Conflict Pause (to defuse tension), and the Reflection Pause (to help clients think).

In From Technical Expert to Trusted Adviser, Alex O’Dell shows that credibility in consulting isn’t earned by credentials alone—it’s built through conversation. She outlines three game-changing dialogues that transform client perception: the Context Conversation, which links technical work to strategic goals; the Challenge Conversation, which earns respect through courageous honesty; and the Continuity Conversation, which sustains trust after delivery.

Many engineers, architects, and consultants struggle to “sell” their expertise because they equate confidence with arrogance. In The Confidence Factor, Alex O’Dell shows that confidence is a transferable emotion: clients borrow it from you when making decisions. Through practical examples and mindset shifts, she reveals how language, tone, and emotional calibration shape credibility; why boundaries build trust; and how consistency creates reputation.

When a talented employee quit, explaining she “wanted her work to mean something,” one leader set out to understand purpose in the workplace. Inspired by Dan Ariely’s Lego experiments, he replicated the study to show how visibility and acknowledgement fuel motivation. His team discovered that seeing the impact of their work—and having ownership in shaping their environment—deepened engagement and pride.

This prompt set is designed to be completed after watching Twennie’s Designing a Proposal Process video. It helps leaders poll their teams on which ideas and steps from the video they most want to adopt. Each question encourages reflection on practical changes—such as effort levels, go/no-go reviews, kickoff meetings, scheduling, reviews, and proofreading—to gauge how valuable each would be in their daily work. The responses will guide the leader in shaping a formalized proposal process that fits the team’s realities while embedding the best practices discussed in the video.

The Power of Purpose exercise turns reflection into action after completing a Lego experiment on meaningful work. Teams review behaviors observed in the exercise, identify what made past projects satisfying, and sort those experiences into nine drivers—recognition, achievement, learning, impact, legacy, belonging, autonomy, fun, and creativity. For each, the template offers practical ideas to embed purpose in daily practice, from “quick-win” shout-outs to creative warm-ups.

The Power of Purpose template turns reflection into action after completing Twennie’s Lego experiment on meaningful work. Teams review behaviors observed in the exercise, identify what made past projects satisfying, and sort those experiences into nine drivers—recognition, achievement, learning, impact, legacy, belonging, autonomy, fun, and creativity. For each, the template offers practical ideas to embed purpose in daily practice, from “quick-win” shout-outs to creative warm-ups.

In this reflective article, marketing coordinator Jiayi Chen shares her experience leading her team through Project Meaning, a Lego-based experiment demonstrating how purpose fuels motivation. The exercise revealed how visibility, recognition, and co-creation shape meaningful work. Jiayi describes how her team began celebrating impact, collecting community stories, and involving staff in shaping narratives—actions that reignited pride and engagement.

The Power of Purpose prompt set helps participants uncover what makes work feel meaningful. The first ten prompts guide self-reflection on recognition, achievement, learning, belonging, and creative expression. The next ten translate those insights into action through small, practical activities—connecting with teammates, celebrating progress, teaching others, and making invisible work visible. Together, the reflections and experiments build awareness of how meaning fuels energy, collaboration, and performance.

Your first 90 days are a window to decode how work happens. Many hires stumble not on skill, but on misreading culture. Scan five dimensions: relationships (how trust and influence form), communication (formal vs. ad hoc), decision-making (where choices truly occur), individual vs. group orientation, and change readiness. Observe interactions, ask insiders, and find influencers.

This Twennie story demonstrates program management in action—how a team leveraged early lead generation, cross-selling, strategic account planning, and proposal excellence to elevate their profile within Manitoba First Nations communities. Through disciplined pursuit, cultural respect, creative proposals, and cross-unit collaboration, they secured milestone wins including healthcare, water, and environmental projects. By coordinating across architecture, water, environmental, and marketing groups, they transformed a modest foothold into a thriving program of work.

This video shows technical consulting teams how to build an early-stage market research engine focused on the next five to ten years. Use RSS feeds plus AI to collect, filter out procurement notices, and extract key facts (owner, budget, phase, location, timing). Add media, agency portals, trade publications, and tools like Google Alerts or Meltwater. Automate with no-code pipelines that publish concise signals to dashboards. Convert every signal into action through Twennie prompt sets. Anyone—junior engineers, proposal coordinators, or dedicated researchers—can run it.