Leadership

In project management there is a never ending battle between process and progress, so what can be done about that? In theory, process is there to help with progress. Balance is the key, making lists and mitigating risks will help with determining when processes are out of control and too much and are actually keeping […]

Erica Pepitone, PMP, has a lot to say both about being a project manager in NYC, but also about making the switch from project coordinator to being a project manager. As a coordinator, you have lots of opportunity to do project management tasks and projects allowing you to get some experience before you apply for

In today’s world of endless productivity apps, sometimes a good old fashioned paper planner can be just the ticket to get your life organized and back on track. The Productivity Planner by Intelligent Change is a great way to get started. With its simple design, guided start and built in breaks, this planner has been

In many cases, new project managers sit down to consider the specifics of a project and don’t allow for mushrooming, which big projects tend to do. It can be scary, of course, but in the end, breaking the project up into manageable chunks and sticking to your goals ensures project success. As a new project

Taking over responsibility on a project as the new project manager can be a feat, even more so sometimes than being the one to start the project from the beginning. When taking over the position be sure to track down all you will need in the handover process, while making sure to speak to the

Many times when a project fails, it was because the people involved jumped into the task too fast. Taking on any job takes time and planning before beginning to work on it. The very first thing that should be defined for any project is the scope. This tells us what the intended outcome is for

When everyone on a project team keeps open lines of communication and makes sure everyone is on the same page, up to 80% of projects are completed successfully and within the original allocated budget. Adjusting spoken and written communication styles are also important when working with a project team, especially when you’re trying to communicate

Through 2016, I have reported on outstanding projects and professionals in the field for Project Management.com. Saladis also played a key role in starting International Project Management Day over a decade ago, an annual tradition that draws participation from project managers around the world. In this Project Management.com webinar Lessons From An Award Winning Project,

It is all too easy to get your head down and focus on the project, but remember that your client is the driving force behind the project for you. The next thing a new project manager needs to focus on is the project hierarchy. So your next focus, as a new project manager, is people.

When your project is sliding sideways, you need your project stakeholders clients, customers, sponsor to work with you to help put things right. You’ll investigate what sort of communication works best for them, and you’ll be tailoring it to ways that you think will work best for them. It’s not enough to just manage our

There has been some recent insight that has been given into some particular lessons from insurance and airports themselves. In more detail these particular lessons in general are associated with building a vendor management office. In particular when it comes to this the companies drive to modernize vendor management is a part of a broader

When it comes to ways to improve your risk management in particular there are twelve ways in which you can improve upon your own risk management. These twelve particular ways include failing to lead by example, failing to focus on the risks that matter, failing to right size risk management, as well as a few

Just because you know enough to be the head lead on a project doesn’t mean you can’t need help sometimes, too. Sometimes, though, you can’t ask anyone; may it be because you don’t want to be embarrassed, because the one person who can help you is busy, or because you’re the only one assigned to

Networking is an important part of getting ahead in this world. From knowing the right people to get tickets to finding the mentor you have needed to push you to the next level professionally your network can take you places you wouldn’t be able to achieve on your own. These are two important things that

When it comes to team building and leaders, there is a wide and vast array of many different tips for leaders when it comes to team building in particular. However sometimes knowing just what these particular tips are can be a difficult thing. This particular article offers you the insight and a more in depth

When it comes to project management itself, there is a wide and vast array of many different ways in which you can be a more productive project manager. However sometimes knowing these particular ways can be a difficult thing. This particular article offers you the insight and a more in depth look at seven tips

The Conscious Project Leader: How to Create a Culture of Success for Your Projects, Your Team and Yourself is a new book written by Collin D. Ellis. Is it worth the read? In his book, Ellis talks about the three major elements of leading a project. He explains how culture, methods, and leadership are the

When it comes to project management, project management can be a very important and critical aspect of the success of any particular team or project. There is also some next generations software that has come to help the overall management of projects. This particular article offers you the insight and a more in depth look

When it comes to project management itself, project management can be a very critical and important aspect when it comes to the success of any particular team or group. However there are a lot of article that offer tips on project management. This article offers you the insight and a more in depth look at

When it comes to project management and tracking construction projects, there are a wide and vast array of many different tactics that you can choose form in order to help you. However sometimes knowing just what tactics to choose can be difficult. This particular article offers you the insight into some winning tactics for tracking

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