Why would organizations bid on proposals that they are unfamiliar with or have no prior knowledge of? It is imperative that we are certain that the Bids we are placing are in fact on projects that we completely understand and are capable of managing. Upon reading this blog post further we see an example of […]
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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
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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
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When it comes to bench marking your PMO in particular there are some particular things for you to do in particular for this aspect itself. In more detail when it comes to this particular aspect itself there are over seventy percent of organizations that report in particular not having enough resources to meet the particular
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Who wouldn’t want to make their job easier? Personally, I love to find short cuts any way that I can as long as I can arrive at the correct answer. There are ways to estimate like a superhero. So instead of using the PERT formula, you can start using the SPERT formula. Read on to
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When our stress gets so high that it is effecting things like our sleep and our daily functioning we just are not going to do a promotion worthy job on that big project. It is best to learn to delegate some work, or even talk to supervisors about lessening your work load some. Continuing on
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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
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When it comes to business, project management is very vital to a company or even a specific project. This is true even if it is thought not to be relevant, please try to keep in mind that it is always relevant. The best part of the ability to use project management is the ability to
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When it comes to project management, there is a wide and vast array of many different reinforcement options for running retrospectives in particular. However sometimes knowing these particular ways can be difficult. This particular article offers you the insight and a more in depth look at some reinforcement for when it comes to running retrospectives.
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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
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Being selective in choosing projects to manage is important. On one hand, if you’ve already completed a similar project or have knowledge of the work, this can make the project easier thus less stressful for you to take on. Although the project may seem simple enough to complete, you’ll also want to consider who you
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When it comes to project management, there is a wide and vast array of many different ways in order for you to go from responsibility to independence itself. However sometimes knowing just what some of these particular things are can be difficult. This particular article offers you the insight into and a more in depth
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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div#keypoints { margin-left: 2em; margin-top: 0.5em; } li#takeaway1, li#takeaway2, li#takeaway3 { } p#quote { background-color: #AFEEEE; padding: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em; font-style:italic; } When it comes to being a manger or team leader, project planning can be a critical and very important aspect when it comes to a team. However as a manger it is important
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When it comes to the management of remote teams, there are some crucial tips for you for the better overall management of the remote team. However sometimes knowing just how to implement these tips can be a difficult thing to know. This particular article offers you the insight and a more in depth look at
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div#keypoints { margin-left: 2em; margin-top: 0.5em; } li#takeaway1, li#takeaway2, li#takeaway3 { } p#quote { background-color: #AFEEEE; padding: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em; font-style:italic; } When it comes to being a project manager, there are often many different options in which you can choose from in order to present any particular things to your group. However sometimes knowing
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When it comes to being a project manager, there are a lot of things that you should know in order to better your overall management skills. There are also a lot of things that you should know when it comes to business awareness. This article offers you the insight and a more in depth look
Want to spice up your monthly reading list? Take a ponder at these 11 books that were actually banned at one point. Ranging from heavy topics to simply something taboo, this list has numerous different options for whatever type of reader you are! What I’m Reading: Banned Books | Girl’s Guide to PM
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Bruce Harpham, the founder of Project Management Hacks, gives a highlight summary of a recent interview he did for Cornelius Fichtner‘s podcast the Project Management. In the interview he discusses various ways to make remote working more effective. He starts off explaining what remote work is, tools you’ll need to start, how to communicate better
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div#keypoints { margin-left: 2em; margin-top: 0.5em; } li#takeaway1, li#takeaway2, li#takeaway3 { } p#quote { background-color: #AFEEEE; padding: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em; font-style:italic; } Often, business leaders get a reputation for being cold, calculating people with no interest in passion projects. But actually, many business leaders are trying to involve themselves in more passion projects, because they
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Nordic countries are consistently praised for their egalitarian lifestyles, high performing education systems and technological advancements. That is why observing their practices is beneficial for project managers in order to become more efficient and increase production. By restructuring your hierarchy of your business, keeping things simple, mentally process things slowly, maintaining ethical business practices, treating
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Looking to “kickstart” your productivity and leadership skills, but don’t have a lot of time to invest in read every book on the market? Lucky for us Bruce of ‘Project Management Hacks’ has read through 12 books you must read to strengthen your leadership skills. Need to know what millionaires didn’t learn in school? Want
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When managing agile projects, it’s important to understand that agile is different from traditional project management. How you handle teams, goals and feedback within in an agile model is unique. Scrum is an agile framework where 3 roles work through specific meetings and events to deliver the final product. A strong project management tool can
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Everyone faces daily struggles in their jobs or careers. If you are a project manager there are many situations that can contribute to a feeling of being overwhelmed. To be a productive project manager you need to be able to identify your problems but then you also need to know how to execute a plan
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Here are a few tips for project managers who are feeling overwhelmed with their workload. First, ask for help when you need it. Asking for help is not a weakness, but a way of standing up for yourself. Next, delegate tasks when appropriate. By retaining control of the highest priority items while delegating the more
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If you win a big project, you may want to jump into it right away and get cracking because you are excited. The way to get your project done and through your project pipeline, it is important to plan and govern it in a way that matches what resources you have. You will then be
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div#keypoints { margin-left: 2em; margin-top: 0.5em; } li#takeaway1, li#takeaway2, li#takeaway3 { } p#quote { background-color: #AFEEEE; padding: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em; font-style:italic; } If you are looking for ways to freshen up that business meeting, rally the troops, or strengthen relationships on your team, this article is worth reading! The author gives 5 great suggestions such
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div#keypoints { margin-left: 2em; margin-top: 0.5em; } li#takeaway1, li#takeaway2, li#takeaway3 { } p#quote { background-color: #AFEEEE; padding: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em; font-style:italic; } Having trouble getting a project started with others? Take a look at this article to get a few tips on how to kick start your collaborative effort. This article goes through some of
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div#keypoints { margin-left: 2em; margin-top: 0.5em; } li#takeaway1, li#takeaway2, li#takeaway3 { } p#quote { background-color: #AFEEEE; padding: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em; font-style:italic; } Having your head in the clouds may not be a good thing. But in today’s world, cloud technology coupled with conventional data back-up procedures are standard fare for those wishing to secure data
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div#keypoints { margin-left: 2em; margin-top: 0.5em; } li#takeaway1, li#takeaway2, li#takeaway3 { } p#quote { background-color: #AFEEEE; padding: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em; font-style:italic; } Elizabeth Harrin discusses four key drivers for engaging your team in the workplace you manage. The four drivers are making sure your team feels empowered, giving them the tools they need to do
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div#keypoints { margin-left: 2em; margin-top: 0.5em; } li#takeaway1, li#takeaway2, li#takeaway3 { } p#quote { background-color: #AFEEEE; padding: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em; font-style:italic; } In Bruce’s article relating to recruiting, he speaks of his meeting with Ronald Yun at a committee in Toronto. In the article, Bruce interviews Yun and asks him questions regarding recruiting and how
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In Bruce’s article relating to failure, he speaks of the difficult change that some encounter when they are trying to pursue a different career and how many result in failure. He speaks that many employees are frustrated with their job and are always seeking ways to leave the job and some of the reasons why
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In PM Hut’s article relating to project managing, they speak of your initial approach into project managing and how to select your first project. They speak about your initial approach to the managing world after completing your studies yet you know that it is going to be a long and challenging task. She speaks about
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Being a project manager comes with it’s own unique set of stressors. Not only are you managing the project, but you must manage the people as well. As a project manager, it’s easy to let some things slip by, and next thing you know, you have unhappy workers or a messed up project on your
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Are you looking to advance your career? You can do so by working at home! You can manage a successful home-based career by following these tips. However, make sure to avoid these common mistakes as well. There are jobs out there waiting for you, and you can equip yourself to take them on. How To
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While an Ivy League education can be very helpful in navigating the choppy waters of the marketplace, there’s simply no equivalent to the knowledge that can be gained through lived experience. This article discusses some of the essential leadership lessons that can be found in a classroom, such as the importance of saying no to
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When heading up an important project, you have to have in volatile standards regarding what you will and will not accept from your team. As this Project Management Hut article rightly notes, letting things like internal bickering, shambling meetings, team member burnout and slipping deadlines and work quality will effectively doom any projects before it
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Managing that work life-balance can make you a better and more efficient leader. Learn how in today’s article.
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For a variety of different reasons, you may find yourself working from a remote location or home for an extended period of time. When working from a place that keeps you from physically interacting with your team, there are certain steps you take in order to ensure that your productivity and effectiveness don’t take a
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When managing a project that is worked on by a cross-cultural team, keeping to a tight schedule can prove to be problematic. As an example, many studies have found that a major source of conflict between Millennial and Generation X employees are their very different cultural attitudes regarding what constitutes a workday. Many of
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